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As part of his all-inclusive approach to governance, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, consulted opinion leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area and solicited their support for candidates of the party through the ballots in the forthcoming general elections. Rt. Hon. Bassey, who is the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and 2023 Candidate of the PDP for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, made the consultation on Friday at the Ewet Housing residence of the Member representing Nsit Ibom State Constuency in the State House of Assembly, where he also unveiled his people-oriented and development-oriented blueprint to the people. The Speaker was accompanied on the trip by his Campaign Director and Secretary, Obong Godwin Awah and Ofonmbuk Ukim; the 2023 PDP Candidate for Uruan State Constituency, Dr Itorobong Etim; the International Coordinator of RHAB-Mega Movement, Dr Eventus Edem, among others. Amongst the Nsit Ibom

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the South-East Zone of Uruan Local Government Area have reiterated their support for the Senatorial bid of their son, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey,  and other candidates of the party in the forthcoming general elections. The stakeholders made this known on Thursday during a solidarity visit to Rt. Hon. Bassey at his Osongoma residence, Uyo. They also donated campaign materials including customized Fez Caps and T-shirts to Rt. Hon. Bassey  Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey is the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and 2023 PDP Candidate for Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District.

Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aniekan Bassey, on Monday, consulted members of the Akwa Ibom Motorcyclists Movement in Mbiaobong, Uyo Local Government Area. Rt. Hon. Bassey, who was accompanied by the Member representing Nsit Atai State Constituency in the State House of Assembly and 2023 Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency, made known his ambition to the Senate in 2023 to members of the movement. While describing members of the movement as best crusaders of politics, appealed to them to continually be consistent with PDP. The cyclists movement is currently led by Mr. Wisdom Asuquo Ukpong. Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey is the 2023 Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District seat. #AniekanBassey4Senate2023 #TeamAniekanBassey #UbokUtomAbasi2023

Women leaders across Northern Uruan Ward-1, on Monday, stormed the Osongoma residence of the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aniekan Bassey, to reaffirm their solidarity and support for his 2023 Senatorial bid. The women were led by the Vice Chairman of Uruan Local Government Council, Mrs. Uduak Akpan. Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey is the 2023 Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District seat. #AniekanBassey4Senate2023 #TeamAniekanBassey #UbokUtomAbasi2023

  Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, has charged oil producing communities in Nigeria to be strict in their compliance to the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The Speaker made this know on Thursday in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, where he attended a workshop organized by CODE and OXFAM for oil producing communities in Nigeria.  Represented by the Deputy Leader of the House and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Barrister Aniefiok Dennis Akpan, the Speaker stressed the need for host communities to also be strict in the areas of forming committees and representation.” He said “Section 235 of the Act has provided for the incorporation of Host Communities Development Trusts. So, host communities take advantage of this and carry out same without delay or rancor. And in going about this, host communities must also be strict in the setting up of committees and people of integrity should be considered into such comm

  The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, has eulogized the selflessness of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, Obong Victor Attah, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and past leaders of the state, over the giant strides the state has achieved at 35.  Speaker Bassey stated this Friday, September 23, 2022, while delivering a goodwill message, during the celebration of Akwa Ibom at 35, at the Nest of Champion. Referencing Marissa Meyer an American Novelist, the PDP Candidate for Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District race said, "Even in the future, the story begins with once upon a time. Once upon a time 35 years ago, the dreams of our forebears came to materialization. Akwa Ibom State was created. We sang with joy as it was mentioned that the state will be the envy of other states. In due course, past leaders closed ranks and ensured that the state grew in lips and bounds. I commend them for such resilience and selflessness". Ani

By Edet Okpo Like he said at the onset of his administration, Governor Udom Emmanuel continues to stand tall with his peculiar style of fulfilling promises and distinctive trajectory of impactful governance in the comity of State Governors in Nigeria. Interestingly, he doesn't make noise about his high achievements or summon a world press conference to blow his own trumpet, like is a commonplace obsession of his colleagues across the country, who love grandstanding for cheap political scores. Simply put, Mr. Integrity, Mr. Industrialization  or Mr. Prudence, as the celebrated Governor  Udom Emmanuel is popularly known, is not a noisemaker. Therefore, if the thousand other things that has been accomplished by Governor Udom Emmanuel and his administration, example in the area of infrastructure, were too small to be seen and appreciated by fifth columnists and opposition politicians, the Ring Road 111 with ten(10)lanes, first to be seen in any State in Nigeria, apart from the Federal