APC Unity Drive: Ekpenyong Applauds Otu, Celebrates Akak’s Emergence

Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has received high praise from Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, who represents the Cross River Southern Senatorial District, for what he called “exemplary leadership that birthed consensus, unity, and strategic political expansion across the South-south region.”

Speaking in the wake of the recently finished All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention, Ekpenyong praised Otu’s skillful management of party affairs, pointing out that his visionary and inclusive leadership style cleared the path for Mr. Ben Akak’s rise through a broadly acknowledged consensus.

“The unanimous agreement of a consensus was made possible by the way His Excellency, the governor, led the state and the party, and that is the type of leadership that we admire and extol,” he said.

The senator went on to highlight how smooth the decision-making process is, characterizing it as a sign of capable and capable leadership.

He remarked, “I love the way the conversation went, very smoothly, which shows true leadership,” adding that the party’s ingrained culture of respect for one another and a same goal is reflected in this kind of cooperation.

Ekpenyong also considered the state of politics in the country as a whole, especially the recent convention, which he called a huge success.

He praised President Bola Tinubu for clearly and firmly outlining the accomplishments of his administration.

He said, “Mr. President talked about his accomplishments; it showed that a true politician is now the president of our dear country.”

The senator described what he called a “remarkable political transformation” when charting the party’s course in the South-South.

“At the end of March 2023 following the general election, we started off with fewer numbers than we have now, but today, the story has changed significantly,” he said with obvious pride.

He claims that the area, which was previously underrepresented in the APC, has seen an unparalleled surge in political alignment.

“The South-South began with just one state, Cross River, but we have brought in Edo, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and eventually Rivers thanks to the efforts of our leaders and our governor, His Excellency, Prince Bassey Edet Otu,” he clarified.

The South-South is now the first geopolitical region to totally unite with the APC, according to Ekpenyong, who described the development as historic.

He emphasized the importance of the change in Nigeria’s political balance by saying, “That says a lot.”

The senator expressed optimism about the party’s future, demonstrating the leaders of the region’s shared will to build on these successes.

“Everyone in the zone is ready to make sure that the APC wins the South-South in 2027 so that we can continue to have Mr. President’s support and patronage,” he declared.

Ekpenyong also credited strategic involvement and strong leadership for the region’s general tranquility.

“The South-South is experiencing peace for the first time in this nation. Speaking with our leaders in the zone and the way the president has handled Nigeria’s resource base, that is leadership,” he stated.

The senator personally praised Akak, characterizing him as a trustworthy ally and seasoned contributor to the political development of the state.

Not only is he a Cross Riverian, but he is also my brother, which makes me thrilled. He is a philanthropist, a wonderful man, and someone who has backed the state’s political system,” he said.

Ekpenyong noted the strategic significance of representation and praised the constitutional revision that now gives deputies membership in the National Working Committee.

He is able to represent Cross River at that level. Ekpenyong expressed hope about the party’s future in the area, saying, “He is dependable and dependable.”