By Chukwuma Umeorah
As the contest for president of the senate draw closer, Ati Annang Foundation, Lagos State chapter, has thrown its support for Senator Godswill Akpabio saying his records in public service makes him the perfect candidate for the position.
The foremost socio-cultural group in Annangland, Akwa Ibom State, in a statement by its chairman, Felix Ekarika and secretary, Anyiekpon Udo, described Akpabio as a detribalised, patriotic, focused, resourceful, progressive-minded and visionary leader. It expressed confidence that his experience as a lawyer, state governor, senate minority leader and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs have effectively equipped him for the job of the number three citizen.
The group, described Akpabio as their son and grand patron, and congratulated him for winning the poll and emerging senator representing Akwa Ibom North West District.
Part of the statement read: “He has the capability, capacity, panache and wisdom to lead his colleagues, make impactful laws and provide the enabling environment for the next government to deliver on its mandate. We are confident that Senator Godswill Akpabio will come into office with untainted legislative experience that would bring people-oriented legislation and policies in addition to his long years of experience as a tested and proven freedom fighter, democrat, lover of peace and development, Nigeria is in for a new deal with him on the saddle of Senate leadership after May 29, 2023. Our position is informed by his pedigree, antecedents, history and experiences in all forms of human endeavor even as a life member of Ati Annang Foundation – Lagos chapter. We have no doubt that the excellent performances and records in public service, law and social engineering he brought to bear during his tenure as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State would be replicated for the benefit of all Nigerians.
“The yearnings and aspirations of many Nigerians, over the years, will finally be met and the economic boom that had eluded this country for so long, would return through quality legislations with the emergence of Akpabio as the President in the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
The group said it has aligned with the position of many Nigerians who have made him their candidate of choice. It also commended the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, President-elect, Bola Tinubu and all men of goodwill for rooting for Akpabio to become the next Senate President of the Red Chambers.