February 28, (THEWILL) – A socio-political organisation, Akwa Ubok Abasi, has applauded the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, for assenting to the Electoral Act Bill, expressing the hope that the assent has put away every obstacle on their way to deliver the aspirant of their choice as the 2023 general elections approaches.
Akwa Ubok Abasi, which is the electioneering platform of Obong Bassey Albert (OBA), one of the frontline governorship aspirants in Akwa Ibom State on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made the expression in a statement made available to THEWILL on Monday.
Endorsed by the Director General of the campaign organisation, Bishop Andrew Uwanta, the release appreciates the patriotic collaboration between the National Assembly and the Presidency, which led to the signing of the Electoral Amendment Bill by President Mohammadu Buhari.
“His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, has once again underscored his faith in democracy, and he deserves our thanks. In the same vein, the National Assembly has proven its commitment to the right of the people to choose their leaders, and that it also places the common good above every other consideration. It deserves our gratitude.
“In the context of this patriotic action, which has once again deepened our faith in our democracy, we wish to make it known that our mass movement to change the Akwa Ibom story has gathered new momentum, new faith, and new hope. Everything is now on course for us to take our destiny into our hands and take our state to a new height of greatness and relevance, come 2023.
“We trust completely in the people’s right to choose. The ancient Romans had a popular saying, “Vox populi, vox Dei,” (the voice of the people is the voice of God). The order is that the people speak and whatever they say is God’s voice, for the hearts of the people are in His mighty hands.
“While we do not want to join issues with anyone, we restate, for emphasis, our firm belief that the hearts of the people are in God’s hands. When the people will speak eventually in the primary election of our great party and the main election with their cards. Then, will we come together and celebrate that God had spoken through all of us, for God always has the last say in every situation.
“We are comfortable in this knowledge and assured that God is on our side, our campaign is built on God doing His will in this state, by speaking to the hearts of all Akwa Ibom people (not a select few). Therefore our mass movement is gathering momentum and moving on despite man-made obstacles.
“Be assured that what we have been waiting for, God has granted us in the Electoral Act and in the next few days, we will roll out our schedule and continue our march to success.” The release stated.
