By; PATRICK TITUS, Uyo
Hausa Community in Akwa Ibom State has declared unalloyed support for Young Progressives Party (YPP) gubernatorial candidate, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan (OBA), and declared him as their only hope for improved living and business environment.
In their thousands, the predominantly Hausa community, under the aegis of Kwankwassiya Frontline, led by Hajiya Hanatu, on Thursday, said they want to be part of the fresh history about to be made in the state through YPP.
“We want to be part of history…to change the narrative in Akwa Ibom state. We are ready to vote…In our markets across the state, we have 665 units and will be delivered to YPP”, Hajia Hanatu said at the event which took place at the OBA Multi-Purpose Complex, Uyo.
“We have come out in our numbers today to declare our support for you because you have shown that you have all it takes to make Akwa Ibom State better. You have empowered so many people and the records are there for everyone to see. You are our only hope, that’s why we have come to support you”, she added.
Also, Alhaji Mohammed, a leader of the Kwankwassiya Frontline, decried the poor state of basic amenities and the difficulties associated with doing business in the state.
He thereafter, solicited the senator’s intervention towards setting up conducive markets and cemeteries for the Hausas, when he assumes office on May 29, 2023.
Addressing the over three thousand members of the group, the chairman of Campaign Council, Sir Emem Akpabio, assured them of OBA’s commitment to recover, reconcile the state to God and reposition it for greatness.
“The primary duty of government is to provide security and other basic amenities. Let me assure you that with Operation Basic Amenities (OBA) as proposed by the incoming Governor, your requests will be adequately addressed”
“Let me also say here that you should not worry about your security, OBA believes in peace and inclusive governance. OBA’s administration will be committed to the plights of non-indigenes in the state” he added.
Also, Mrs Janet Amba, wife of the Deputy Governorship Candidate, reassured them that the incoming First Lady, Pastor (Mrs) Imaobong Nkeiru Bassey Albert, will ensure that OBA’s administration empowers the women through cooperative societies.
The Director General of Akwa Ubok Abasi Campaign Organization, Pastor Sunny Ibuot, and the YPP Senatorial Candidate for Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Usenobong Akpabio, in their separate responses thanked the the body for the solidarity rally and also urged them to go and collect their PVCs so they can vote.
The DG particularly assured them of better days ahead with OBA as Governor of Akwa Ibom State from May 29, 2023, adding that their support will never be taken for granted.
According to him, OBA is the only governorship candidate with adequate goodwill for both indigenous and non-indigenes, reaffirming that the senator will run an all-inclusive government.
