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  • Senator Ekpenyong to empower constituents with 33 Projects

    Senator Ekpenyong to empower constituents with 33 Projects

    No fewer than 33 constituency projects are set to be inaugurated this month by the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West Obong Chris Ekpenyong.

    Ekpeyong who made this known in an interview with newsmen yesterday in Uyo, described his stint in the Red Chamber, as eventful and worthwhile, adding that he would not aspire to the Senate for a second term even as he said the period has brought him closer to the grassroots to understand their feelings and challenges.

    Ekpeyong took a retrospective look at his performance in the last couple of years and scored himself a passmark, saying his tenure has witnessed the initiation of no fewer than 33 constituency projects spread across the 10 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom North-West.

    The former deputy governor said he has originated and sponsored some bills seeking “to bring development projects to the State”, assuring that before his tenure lapses in 2023, “the people will experience the full impacts of my representation”.

    The projects he said would include skill acquisition centre, solar-powered water project, markets, schools’ renovation, construction of classroom blocks, road projects and the empowerment of youths in vocational trainings and scholarships.

    Ahead of the general elections, Ekpenyong warned the electorates against sentiments in making choices, explaining that “Nigeria is in dire need of patriotic and capable leaders with the zeal to reinvent Nigeria.

    “I was sent by my people and, I am happy to report progress that several development projects have been attracted alongside bills that will improve the standard of lives of our communities and the people.” He said.

  • 2023: I will join Presidential race if… – Sen Ekpenyong

    2023: I will join Presidential race if… – Sen Ekpenyong

    A former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom, Senator Chris Ekpeyong has said he may join the 2023 presidential race if the People’s Democratic Party, PDP throw the presidential ticket open to all aspirants from every part of the country.

    He has also urged the South- South geo-political zone to seek the position of a president in 2023 as the clamour and debate on the region to produce the next president in 2023 rages on.

    Ekpeyong who represents Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District at the National Assembly in an interaction with newsmen in Uyo also revealed that he would not recontest for the Senate seat in the forthcoming election.

    “If my party the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), finally decides to throw it open, I declare my intention. I will not recontest for the Senate in 2023, but I may be seeking for the highest office. We (South-South) have always been cheated in the past.

    “I am fully in support of South- South presidency in 2023. I want to urge the geo-political zone must come out to contest for the highest position in 2023. We must be ready to present a candidate. I maybe one of those that will seek for the position.

    ” You can remember when Goodluck Jonathan was to return to office in 2015, but the north said no. There was a serious gang up against the South-South. This time things will be different, we must present a candidate, but that will depend on whether the party will zone the ticket or leave it open.” He said.

    He however expressed the hope that the presidential ticket of the PDP would be zoned to the Southern Nigeria in 2023, going by its rotational agreement enshrined in the party constitution.

    Ekpeyong decried the trend in the country where outgoing governors impose their successors on the people and advised incumbent governors to make a difference by allowing the citizens to choose their governors in 2023 .

    “This is democracy and the citizens must be allowed to choose their Leaders by themselves. I want this incumbent governors to correct the mistakes of the past by not imposing their successors on the people”, Ekpenyong advised.