AKHA 2023: Nsit Ibom State Constituency Beckons on Eric Akpan       

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AKHA Election 2023: Preparedness of PDP’s Eric Akpan of Nsit Ibom State Constituency, cannot be overemphasised
Candidates vying for Akwa Ibom State Legislative positions should be men and women of focus, people with pragmatic knowledge of the needs of their constituents, articulative, broad analytical minds, able to pay attention to details, excellent interpersonal skill, right attitude, networking skills, but most importantly, should be able to understand government business and how to make gains for his/her people, while striking a balance with the voices of other constituencies that make up Akwa Ibom State in the Parliament.

The PDP Candidate for Nsit Ibom State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Eric Akpan comes across as an excellent fit to represent the people of Nsit Ibom State Constituency. He appears sound theoretically, as well as experienced in governance, and grassroot relationships.

This writer understands that he is a one time Supervisor at Nsit Ibom Local Goverment Council. And has variously occupied other positions, as well as Director of Protocol in Akwa Ibom State Youth Caucus. He is also a former Special Assistant (SA) on Project Monitoring to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

Rt. Hon. Eric Akpan, the hope of Nsit Ibom State Constituency
Rt. Hon. Eric Akpan, the hope of Nsit Ibom State Constituency

In the course of his political career, he has handled various ad-hoc assignments on behalf of the government of Akwa Ibom State. In this regard, he was Chairman of Nsit Ibom Local Goverment Congress Committee, Chairman of Palliative Distribution Committee, as well as Chairman of Uyo Senatorial District Covid-19 Church Monitoring Committee, etc.

In all these positions, he usually perform excellently, by meeting the functional needs and purpose of all the Committees steered by him.

Currently, Rt. Hon. Eric Akpan is a two term Executive Chairman of Nsit Ibom Local Goverment Council and the Candidate of PDP for Nsit Ibom State Constituency.

In his position as Executive Chairman, he has attracted development to the Local Goverment Area in the aspect of infrastructural development, empowerment, human resources development, and other forms of support to communities in Nsit Ibom.

He currently runs an all inclusive government at the Council, paying attention to Staff Welfare for higher productivity, while pushing forth policies that create economic impacts on the Local Government Area

For instance, his program on health care delivery support, grading of some Trunk C roads in the Local Goverment Area, his efforts on rehabilitation of the security village, etc, are some of the initiatives purposed at making Nsit Ibom an economically viable area.

Nsit Ibom Legislative Chamber is one of the best in Akwa Ibom State, courtesy of the renovation works, furnishing, and provision of facilities to drive smooth performance of Legislative Arm of Nsit Ibom Council by Rt.Hon Akpan.

Same applies to the Traditional Rulers Council Chamber, as well as staff offices within the Secretariat complex, where renovation and provision of furnitures have given better aesthetics to the environment. Even reactivation of electricity and water facility in the Council Secretariat are evidence of his thoughtfulness towards promoting conducive work environment.

Rt. Hon. Eric Akpan loves Sports. He understands the economic value of sports. This explains the reason he rehabilitated the Sports Complex and put it to immediate use. A football organisation is already patronising the arena.

This aspect promotes part of his vision for Nsit Ibom as reflected in his manifesto, where he postulate that he would pay attention to sports because it creates harmony, health and peace as a bedrock for sustainable development.

Not to mention his numerous empowerment programmes, which are always based on his well researched needs assessments. Hence, the beneficiaries are always appreciative of his forms and timings of empowerment.

Ranging from his support to Her Excellency’s pet project on rebuilding families that are broken in one way or another, to paying bursary allowance to deserving students, and extending financial support to deserving market women and farmers, even in applying his initiative to employ over 50 personal aids (mostly on honorarium basis) and paying them cash allowance (honorarium) from his security vote.

He has shown capacity so far. And now intends to take his wealth of knowledge, personality, and passionate drive to represent Nsit Ibom State Constituency at the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.

He has taken the right steps, which opinion leaders believe that Nsit Ibom is blessed to have his kind seek to contest the position of House Member. Majority of people in Nsit Ibom love and support his political aspiration, and are promising to vote PDP because of Rt. Hon Eric Akpan’s candidature.

RT. Hon. Eric Akpan, Executive Chairman, Nsit Ibom Local Government Council, PDP Candidate for Nsit Ibom State Constituency, 2023.
RT. Hon. Eric Akpan, Executive Chairman, Nsit Ibom Local Government Council, PDP Candidate for Nsit Ibom State Constituency, 2023

Prior to his candidature, he had formally penned his manifesto, with a promise to release his blueprints at the appropriate time, for implementation, should he win the Party Nomination and subsequent General Election to emerge House Member, representing Nsit Ibom State Constituency. That is focus. That is the kind of stuff Rt. Hon.  Akpan is made.

Comparatively, it is rare in Akwa Ibom State, particularly, in Nsit Ibom, to have House Member coming in, with this kind of initial and documented preparation and focus. In most Constituencies, examples abound, where some House Members show up after swearing-in, to appear lost in Parliament, especially during plenary sittings.

Some take 6 months to 2 years, if not a whole wasted tenure, unable to settle down for Legislative business. However, some do hit the ground running, especially, in this 7th Assembly.

Preparation is key to performance. Eric has shown Preparation. He is bound to perform excellently as a House Member. He is not claiming “my turn”, “zoning”, or “Ette’s favourite”. He has thrown his hat into the ring, showing Capacity to perform. Showing a “can do” spirit. Pointing at past performance. And assuring his constituents that he would bring abundant evidence of democracy to the Constituency.

He is further able to describe “the how”, the timing, the areas of focus, together with the anticipated benefits and economic reasons that form his deliverables; as these accounts for his choice of Legislative focus, as stated in his manifesto of REFORMATION.

This is the colour that a Legislative Position Aspirant should adorn. I pray that other candidates for the forth coming 2023 General Elections henceforth, should emulate and adopt this preparatory disposition in seeking to represent a people, at whatever level.

Citizens should appraise candidates based on these kind of criteria, not on mere zoning, and other sentiments of no value. Going forward, constituents should ask whoever aspires for elective position to state clearly his or her plans, with a simple question: “what are you going to do there?”

Then wait for answer to appraise if the person has content in his aspiration. This step would help electorates to avoid “had I known” and a wasted tenure.

Rt. Hon. Eric Akpan has shown that he is seeking election to add value to the process, and God willing, he will be representing Nsit Ibom at the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, for the benefits of his State Constituency and Akwa Ibom State at large. He is prepared and bound to win.

His manifesto seems to focus on a simple 3 points, but highly impactful Agenda for his people. These are: 1. Agriculture renaissance, 2. Human Capital Development, 3. Sports.
Going through his manifesto, one sees articulative plans to make impacts on social welfare and bring great economic growth; through Legislative bills, Motions, Matters of Urgent Public Importance, etc. that would inject fresh mindsets on his constituents, within an enabling environment to better the Livelihoods of the people.

For example, his focus on Agriculture seeks to impact more on rural farmers; in recognition of their need to access mechanised farming, improve knowledge sharing, access crop improvement devices and chemicals, to increase productivity, enhance performance, and open doors to broadway of a higher supply chain network.

These are meant to engender commerce and ultimately impact on the means of Livelihood of the people, as portrayed in his manifesto of REFORMATION.

PDP’s Candidate, Rt. Hon. Eric Akpan is prepared. He fits. And comes across as the most suitable candidate for Nsit Ibom State Constituency. His manifesto indicates that he has a clear vision and mission of what he wants to achieve by seeking election to become a member of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.

In this era of rising political consciousness by electorates, particularly, the desire to vote individuals and not political parties; It is important for those seeking elective positions to show capacity to perform, by convincing electorates through their curriculum vitae, verifiable experience, and manifesto, that they fit the role sought.

Rt. Hon. Eric Akpan of PDP has made the choice of whom to elect for the House of Assembly seat of Nsit Ibom State Constituency very easy for the electorates of Nsit Ibom. He has stood out to spell performance. He is suitable by all standards.

Can we say the same thing for other State Constituencies in Akwa Ibom State? How prepared are other candidates aspiring to be elected as House Member in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly?

If another candidate is found, notwithstanding the political party, this writer would definitely point touch light in the candidate’s direction. It is expected that the search would throw up suitability criteria that may help electorates make their choice at the Polls, in 2023 General Elections into the State Legislative Assembly.

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly seats are for the best candidates. Akwa Ibom deserves excellence in the Legislative Arm of government. Electorates should search and choose the best. Plenary sessions would be more interesting and beneficial to the people of Akwa Ibom State, when we elect the best candidates to occupy the Legislature.

Kudos to Rt. Hon. Eric Akpan for being found worthy and suitable to fly the PDP flag for Nsit Ibom State Constituency, and positioning himself to win. It is believed that Nsit Ibom electorates would go for the most suitable of the candidates at the 2023 AKHA Polls.

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