by By Elijah Ugani
The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, has thanked Obudu PDP stakeholders for the support during the 2023 general elections for Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District and himself to represent them at the national assembly.
Hon Akpanke expressed gratitude for the support during the elections despite threats to life from the power that be, despite the fact that the sitting governor then, was from Obudu with lieutenants of Chief of Staff, numerous Special Advisers and Assistant, Director of Agencies, Chairmen of boards, Council Chairman, 10 councilors among other appointees.
Akpanke said he has decided to come back and celebrate his first anniversary in office with his constituents because there are the reason why he is in Abuja, having shelved plans to gallivant in Abuja.
Speaking further, the Member of Parliament, noted that “During elections, I had promised you that if you support me to become your Reps Member, I will consult with you regularly and to the best of my knowledge, you can all attest to the fact that I have kept faith with the promise as this is about the fourth time we are meeting after my inauguration.
“I’m not representing Abuja, I am representing you people. So, I must sit with you people, discuss with you, understand your plight to enable me present your case during plenaries”.
Akpanke told PDP stakeholders that “I heard some people are inducing you to leave PDP, I assure you, it is better in PDP than any party elsewhere. Here, you have me and senator Jarigbe. We are always coming you to sit with you and chat a way forward. There what do they have? When was the last time they met like this? We keep doing what we are doing for the next three years”.
Speaking on the up congresses, Akpanke charged stakeholders to remain united in building the party. “In your various wards, you will meet and agree on your executive which will be signed by everyone involved in the process.
The MP used the opportunity to invite stakeholders to join the various programmes outlined to mark his first anniversary in office to include; Interdenominational service to be held on Wednesday June 12th at the Sen Liyel Imoke Civic Center, Obudu and empowerment program scheduled to take place on Thursday, 13th June, while Friday 14th June, he will be at his home at Bendi to attend constituents.
He said “I will commission some of the projects facilitated. While some are ready for commissioning, others are yet to be installed, like solar street lights, classrooms to be constructed, I will lay foundation before I go back to Abuja”.
Earlier, the PDP Chapter Chairman, Hon Francis Atsua, welcomed and thanked stakeholders for the prompt response despite the short notice.
He commended the resolve of party faithfuls in Obudu and noted that the choice of Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe and Hon Peter Akpanke, remains the best in recent times.
On his part, the Coordinator of Hon Peter Akpanke, Mr Emmanuel Abua, encouraged stakeholders to keep faith with the MP as many positive stories are underway.
The event which held on June 11th 2024, at the Sen Liyel Imoke Civic Center, Obudu drew stakeholders from the ten wards of Obudu.
Hon Akpanke was accompanied to the event by the State Auditor, Mr Adida Agabi and his Director General, during the election, Mr Charles Eneji.
