October 09, (THEWILL) –Â A political group, under the aegis of Atiku Democratic Movement (ADM), has declared the readiness to take the message of hope and progress, which defines the purpose of the presidential bid of the former vice president for Nigerians, to every nook and cranny of Akwa Ibom State.
The Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the group and former governorship Aspirant, Obong Ide Owodiong-Idemeko, who stated this when he led a 9-man delegation on a familiarisation visit to the State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan, expressed the readiness of the group to work closely with him, to ensure the success of the party in the forthcoming elections both at national and State levels.
According to him, “We are here to meet with you (State Party Chairman) to acquaint you of the group’s existence before the official Flag-off of the Presidential Campaign tomorrow. ADM is not a support group like others, but an organisation formed by His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, himself and you are the national patron.”
Also speaking at the meeting, the South-South Contact and Mobilisation Director of the group, Chief Solomon Essien, stated that all the 36 State Coordinators of ADM are expected at the Campaign Flag-off event on Monday, highlighting that some of them are already in the state, while others are expected to arrive on Monday morning.
The State Chairman, Hon Aniekan Akpan, in his response, thanked the group for coming together to work towards the success of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and other candidates of the Party.
He reminded the delegation that the party needs the support of the people and different groups to win the forthcoming elections. He also promised to work closely with the group, having seen and recognised the calibre of its membership.
He affirmed that he would consider the role of Patron to the group when he formally receives the letter of appointment.
The Organising Secretary, Akwa Ibom State chapter, Dr John Obisung, commended the State Chairman for accepting to meet with the group despite his busy schedule and solicited office space in the Party Secretariat for the group.
Among those present at the meeting were officials of ADM including Mrs Grace Ekpe, State Deputy Coordinator; Mrs Princess Ima Jim, State Secretary; Mr Aniebiet Udosen, Assistant Secretary; Pst (Mrs) Sylvia Ekong, State Woman Leader; Mr Nsikak Ubaha, State Contact and Mobilisation Officer; and Obong Emmanuel Ukim, former PDP Chapter Chairman and Uyo Federal Constituency Coordinator of ADM.
Also in attendance was a Patron of the group, Mr Emmanuel Abasifreke, CEO/MD of Villa Hilton Hotels and Apartments, Uyo.
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