A social-political group that comprise Akwa Ibom and Cross River states’ indigenes under the aegis of Abasi People’s Forum have expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s policies will reposition Nigeria.
They made this submission in a statement by Philip Francis, Christian Ita and Ubokutom Umana, they said the President is keeping promises he made to Nigerians during his campaigns, while commending Tinubu for backing Godswill Akpabio’s election as Senate president.
The group consists of 38 councils which include Ibibio, Annang, Efik, Ekid, Ekoi, Oro and Obolo, in Akwa Ibom State and Cross River South with 13 Federal Constituencies.
They also appreciated Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governor Umo Eno and Senator Bassey Otu on steps in rekindling hope for the people.
The statement said, “Your actions in office have stunned old and young, minorities and majorities, your ability to bring workers back to the negotiating table, the harmony of security agencies, engagement of stakeholders, the historical bills signed into law such as Electricity Law, Students Loan law, Data Protection law and offloading of a ready economic team, it is safe to say a new era is here”.
While appreciating the President’s support “he gave to our brother, Godswill Akpabio as Senate president” the group also commended Akpabio for his dexterity in the leadership contest and acumen brought into management of the 10th National Assembly.
“Abasi People appreciated and commended the governors – of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno and his Cross River State counterpart, Sen. Bassey Eet Otu, the four senators and 13 Representatives of the people, trusting they will give the people a national voice.”
They enjoined the President not to relent in his programmes, patriotism, commitment, and clarity of purpose, as they will bring prosperity.
