By Samuel Udoma
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Ekong Sampson Campaign Organisation has announced that it flagged-off highly powered Campaign will commence on Monday 24th Oct. 2022 on behalf of Dr. Ekong Sampson, the Eket Senatorial District candidate, under the platform of People Democratic party (PDP).
In a Press Release signed by the Director of the Campaigns Organization, Otuekong (Barr.) Ini Ikott and made available to newsmen over the weekend, disclosed that the Akwa Ibom governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel was the Grand Patron and leader of the Advisory Council of the campaign being an industrious son of the senatorial district.
Others in the high powered Advisory Council include, PDP Deputy Governor designate and current Senator, representing the region in the National Assembly, Sen.(Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, former Reps Member and Minister of Housing, Chief Nduese Essien, former Minister, Sen. Helen Esuene and former Deputy Governor, Ambassador Etim Okpoyo.
Also included are General Anthony Etukudo, Elder Ben Udobia, Princess Felicia Bassey, Sir Obot Etukafia, Otuekong Bernard Udoh, Sir Adasi Ubulom, among others.
The Ekong Sampson Campaign Management Committee has well known titans in its rank. Ambassor Assam Assam SAN, former Nigerian to Russia and Director-General of the Umo Eno/Akon Eyakenyi PDP Governorship Campaigns tops the list as Head of Campaigns. A former State Deputy Chairman of the PDP, Sir Michael Essang retains his role as Director-General of Campaigns. Essang, from Mbo, was earlier this year announced as DG.
Others in the campaign management committee include, Hon. Pat Ifon, Hon. Godwin Okponung, Prof. Eno Ibanga, Engr. Uwem Okoko, Hon. Frank Archibong, Rt. Hon. Iniobong Robson, Engr. Meyen Etukudo, Mrs Idara Ephraim Akpan, Rt Hon. Nse Essien, all Local Government Chairmen in the senatorial district as well as all PDP Chapter Chairmen in the district. Former Leader of Ikot Abasi Legislative Council, Rt. Hon. Ufok Frank retains Secretary of Campaigns.
Also, in a totally novel move, the Ekong Sampson Campaign Organisation equally unveiled a special Public and Policy Analysis Committee for the campaigns and beyond. The committee, among other things will drive the policy thrust of the Ekong Sampson senate bid, advise on manifesto and act as synthesis between the team and the majorly grassroots electorate.
The committee is headed by a retired eminent professor of Geology, Etie Ben Akpan, with Prof. Peter Esuh, pioneer Dean, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Uyo as Secretary. Among the rich galaxy also are, Profs. Sylvanus Udoidem, Des Wilson, Etete Peters, A.Y. Itah.
Others from a rich strata of the diverse mix of the senatorial district in the list include, Barr. Ekpeyong Ntekim, Obonganwan Mary Umanaette, Barr. Uwem Ekanem, Rt. Hon. Peter Linus Umoh, Mrs Eunice Thomas, Barr. Ben Udowa, Hon.(Barr.) Owoidighe Ekpoattai, Engr. Uwem Akpan, Dr. Patrick Essiet, among others.
Consequently, reacting to the committees released, Director of Organization in the Campaigns and former House of Assembly Member for Onna State Constituency, Otuekong Ini Ikott has described the Campaign Committees composition as 'machine of victory and renaissance' who were carefully selected to ensure electoral victory for the senate hopeful, and also impact the planks of his performance in the senate.
The Director-General of Campaigns, Sir Michael Essang has promised that the team will campaign on all fronts ahead of the 2023 polls, assuring that the engagements will be robust. Sir Essang said, the campaigns will be taken to all nooks and corners of the senatorial district.
Dr. Sampson's campaign as usual, is expected to be elaborate and issue-based. The former Mkpat Enin Council helmsman has been hailed across the senatorial district as an experienced, natural political grassrooter. He has also been praised for his simple, accessible disposition and as a storehouse of knowledge
Dr. Sampson comes aboard with an impeccable political resume. As Chairman of Mkpat Enin, he lived all his tenure in the council area and brought key developmental projects to the area. A major employer of youths, he enjoys massive political goodwill across Mkpat Enin. It has been widely said that not only is the Onomkpoinam Mkpat Enin favoured by zoning, he is also favoured by experience and capacity for the 2023 senate job.
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