Why we prefer Oto-Obong Essien - Ikono Political Leader

...as PDP inaugurates Campaign Committee, set for flag-off Thursday September 19th

By Emmanuel Ufon

Ahead of the October 5th Local Government council elections and Thursday September 19th campaign flag-off, the Political Leader of Ikono Local Government Area, Sir Sunday Akpan has opened up on why the PDP Chairmanship Candidate is the best candidate among other contestants jostling for the Chairmanship seat in Ikono Local Government Area.

Fielding question from Journalists at Ikono Council hall over the weekend during inauguration ceremony of the PDP campaign central working committee of the area, Sir Akpan who also once held sway as Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, equally described Engr. Oto-Obong Essien as a visionary leader with a brighter future for Ikono.

According to him, "Oto-Obong Essien is favored in all ramifications for the seat of the Chairmanship position in Ikono both in her gender as a female which signifies peace and by virtues of political zoning to her area, above all the young lady is hard working, she had earlier saved as Councilor in her ward with good track records and have over a decade of experience in chemical engineering, environmental consulting, and a proven track record of leadership, Engr. Oto -Obong Essien has established herself as a trailblazer in the public sector. Her remarkable journey, marked by dedication, innovation, and leadership, has made her a beacon of hope for a better tomorrow.

"I call on every one in Ikono to vote for this young dynamic lady who has what it takes to lead us at our council, Engr. Oto-Obong Essien is a visionary leader, whose unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for community development makes her an exceptional candidate for public office. With her proven track record of driving positive change, she is poised to inspire and lead towards a brighter future".

Earlier while inaugurating the campaign committee, the Champion of Ikono Politics, Sir Victor Etefia said the inauguration of the campaign committee which took place on Thursday 13th September, 2024 was timely as Ikono people were waiting for the Governor to officially present flag to candidates of PDP and declare the campaign officially opened at the state.

The Ikono Champion of Politics used the opportunity to call on members of the election committee to expand their reach and carry others along to boast the party's wining chances at their respective polling units and wards.

In his acceptance speech, the Director General DG of the campaign committee,  Barr Moses Akpan reiterated commitment to work in unity with other members of the campaign committee ahead of October 5th to ensure victory of all PDP Candidates at the poll.

On her part, the Chairmanship Candidate of PDP,  Engr. Oto-Obong Essien while presenting her flag to the party Stakeholders expressed appreciation to the Leader of the Party and Governor of the State, Pastor Umo Eno, the Chairman Nkwot Leadership Council, Evang. Albert Inyang and the entire Ikono PDP family for the opportunity given to her to fly the flag of the party ahead of the October 5th elections.

She further assured the people of Ikono that her administration will experience improvement in all sectors of the economy in line with the A-R-I-S-E Agenda of Gov Umo Eno when voted into office as the Executive Chairman of Ikono Local Government Council.

Others who spoke at the event were the Transition Committee Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Hon. Kingsley Akpan, Distinguished Senator Aloysius Etok, the immediate past National Assembly Member Representing Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Hon. Iboro Ekanem, the Member Representing Ikono State Constituency, Hon. Asuquo Nana, the Chairman House of Assembly Service Commission, Barr Godswill Umoh, the Former Chairman of Ikono Local Government Council, Mr. Itoro Columba,  the Chapter Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Edem Obot Nyah, the Head Women Mobilization, Mrs. Ekaette Columba. 

High point of the event was the inauguration of the campaign committee ahead of the campaign flag-off in Ikono Local Government Area on Thursday 19th September, 2024.