By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo
The Niger Delta Conscience Coalition (NDCC) has reiterated their support for the candidature of Senator Godswill Akpabio as President of the 10th Senate.
In a statement signed by Aniefiok Fabian and John Adango, the group’s Chairman and Secretary respectively and made available to newsmen in Uyo yesterday, they said their support stemmed from their deep understanding of the person, character, potential and leadership prowess of Akpabio.
“We wish to state that no amount of blackmail and paid advertisements will sway both the public empathy and support of the majority of senators-elect of the 10th senate from toying the path of honour, fairness and equity in their decision to elect this uncommon leader with undeniable capacity to lead the 10th senate.
“As a detribalized Nigerian, Senator Godswill Akpabio will no doubt use his position as senate President to cement the bond of unity in Nigeria as he has been noted for his ability to work with Nigerians across party and ethic divides in his previous positions and offices.
“This erudite legal practitioner, with almost 40 years post call to bar experience, brought about massive turnout in various sectors of Akwa Ibom State economy during his time as Governor of the state. His uncommon achievements speak for themselves.
“As minority leader of the 8th senate, Akpabio no doubt gave a satisfactory representation to the interest of the minority, this should furnish a suitable conviction to minority members of the 10th senate that Akpabio as senate President would create harmonious relationship with members across divides.” The statement said.
According to the group in addition to his uncommon achievements as a Governor in Akwa Ibom, as a Niger Delta minister he completed the permanent office for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
“From these undeniable facts, we can strongly affirm that Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, beyond the demands of Justice and equity that President of the 10th Senate has to rightly emerge from the south south region, is a tested and trusted face of hope for the 10th senate in a time like this.
“We therefore call on Nigerians from all walks of life, political leanings and ethnic divides to drum support behind this proud son of Niger Delta to emerge President of the 10th senate.
“We also want to use this medium to commend, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for unanimously zoning the senate presidential seat to the South South region and the endorsement of Senator Godswill Akpabio.” It said.
