by By Elijah Ugani
The Director General of Mr Peter Akpanke, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP for Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency election, Hon Charles Eneji, has said that his principal, Mr Peter Akpanke will give the federal constituency the 21st century representation needed to turn things around for better.
Mr Eneji spoke to TheLumineNews while reacting to the insinuations by some enemies of Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku, that his principal may have withdrawn from the race following his absence from the field in the past one week.
Eneji held that “It is a disservice for anybody to think that our principal will chicken out of this race. He is in the race with his full chest, fully prepared to win this election. I want to assure you that Ambassador Peter Akpanke will give you the representation that we desire as a people.
“In his private capacity, our principal has touched the lives of so many persons, through his foundation, The Akpanke Foundation. He understands the plight of our people, and we are convinced and confident that given his passion for humanity, he will initiate and adopt routine town hall meetings to address our plight.
“Our principal has led us and we have toured the 30 wards of the constituency twice and our principal popularly called De Rock, is already a household name.
“The leadership of the APC in the state worried by his rising popularity is bent on fabricating stories with the view to create chaos in the minds of our supporters. But as you can see, the people are wiser now, they are more resolute and decisive about their support for our principal. We are working day and night, and I can assure you that within the past one week, we have an increased support base.
“Against their initial intention to weaken our ambition through intimidation, a lot of those who were undecided have called to identify with us in this course, we are confident that comes 25th of February, we will win the election”.
When asked what could be the reason why he thinks that the electorates will prefer Peter Akpanke to an incumbent Hon Legor Idagbo, Eneji averred that “Peter Akpanke, has compassion for his people, he feels the pains of others, he has paid hospital bills for patients, empowered youths, widows, empowered people with cars, provided livelihood opportunities for those in need, made financial donations to churches among other things across the three local government areas.
I will want you to conduct an independent investigation from the electorates on the streets, find out from them who is their prefer choice and why they want to vote for him.
“Our principal’s intimidating rising popularity, support and acceptance has created fears in the minds of the APC, since they have nothing convincing to tell the people. They are bent on creating falsehood about our principal. We are more determined now than ever to ensure that we win this election”.
When asked what is giving him the courage that his principal will win the election. Eneji held that “Power belongs to the people, and with the introduction of the BVAS machine, the people will definitely decide who will represent them. They are tired of failed promises. They want something different from what they have been subjected to, failed promises. They is hardship everywhere occasioned by the failed APC government. The only hope we now have is the rescue mission of the PDP.
“Let me also use this opportunity to call on our teaming supporters and the general public to vote massively for all PDP candidates for the general elections”
