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Women of Esit Eket local government across the eleven wards have unanimously adopted Mr. Iniobong Robson, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as their sole candidate in the forthcoming Council elections.
The women said the incumbent Council Chairman is best among other aspirants and is credibly capable to lead the people of Esit Eket till 2023, just as they advised other aspirants from Zone (B) to withdraw and support Mr. Iniobong Robson, whom they referred to as "Mr. capacity".
The women who identified themselves as 'Real women of Esit Eket' made their declaration known today, at the council headquarters in Uquo, during a peaceful solidarity match in support of the incumbent Chairman.
They alleged that there is a clandestine plot by some selfish interest individuals to "use fabrications in a section of the media to cause chaos and unnecessary political tension in the LGA for fear of imminent defeat of their sponsored candidates".
The women who arrived the palace of the Paramount ruler at about 11:22am which was their first point of visit, proceeded to the Council Secretariat, where they peacefully demonstrated, danced and displayed placards round the council premises that lasted for about 30minutes.
"Esit Eket women are not in support of zoning two elected offices to one zone. Zone (B) is currently enjoying second term at the State Assembly; for equity and Justice to prevail, Zone (A) should be given same fair treatment as was done to zone (B) in 2015" They said.
At the palace of the Paramount ruler of Esit Eket, HRM Edidem Ubong Peter Assam, leader of the real Esit Eket women, Obonganwan Grace Expo, intimated the royal father that their choice candidate in the forthcoming council election is Mr. Iniobong Robson (Etebe).
The Paramount ruler, who was represented by his son, a former Councillor in Ward Nine, Hon. Prince Gabriel Peter Assam, said he is conversant with zoning arrangement in the LGA. The Paramount ruler who equally confirmed the re-elction of Iniobong Robson, noted that the later "who has excellently impressed the people of Esit Eket is not wrong neither has he breached any constitutional provisions to seek re-election".
According to the Paramount ruler, "The incumbent Chairman has really impressed the people of Esit Eket; from all indications, it is clear that if Iniobong Robson is given the ticket, PDP will emerged victorious in the forthcoming poll.
The Council Chairman who was represented by his Vice, Mr. Samuel Itama, wile addressing the women, urged them to remained calm and focused in their agitation, assuring them that the party leadership will not be biased in their judgement when looked into their request.
Mr. Itama, lauded Governor Udom Emmanuel, for being a caring and listening leader. He thanked the political leader, elder Benjamin Udobia, describing him as a true father who is always standing up in defence of his people.
"His Excellency Deacon Udom Emmanuel, has done very well by appointing our son and daughter as commissioner and Chairman, Governing Council College of Education, Afaha Nsit and the elevation of Hon. Iniobong Robson, as ALGON Chairman indicates that Governor Emmanuel, is a caring and listening father" Itama stated.
Some of the placards displayed by the women during the peaceful solidarity match had the following inscriptions; "House of Assembly has been in zone B since 2015 till date, Esit Eket Women supports Etebe's 2nd Term, We support capacity in the Person of Hon. Iniobong Robson, Who else if not Iniobong Robson? Iniobong Robson enjoys 95% acceptability of Esit Eket people for Continuity".
Leading the peaceful solidarity match were; Supervisor for Women Affairs, Obonganwan Grace Ekpo, Supervisor for health, Obonganwan Ofonime Harry, PDP Deputy Chairperson, Deaconess Ekaette Abia, Chapter Women Leader, Obonganwan Godson Udoito, Obonganwan Princess Grace Itama, among others.
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