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Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 10:42am On Aug 30, 2018 |
Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has unfolded his second term ambition. In this piece, Imam Imar contends that the defection of Senator Godswill Akpabio from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not be a threat to the governor’s aspiration. Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State made his public declaration for a second term as governor last week before a tumultuous crowd in Uyo, the state capital. The declaration before the impressive crowd and the ensuing developments may have redefined the narrative as to what the people of the state knew about the affairs of the state in the last eleven years. The disclosures and developments have inevitably reset the permutations and put the ordinary people of the state in better position to assess the political players in the fray. Takeaway Number One: Ikot Ekpene Sheraton Hotel was a lie Governor Godswill Akpabio had commissioned the 14 floor “Four Point by Sheraton Hotel” built in his hometown, Ikot Ekpene in May, 2015 just before he left office. But as we now know, what was merely commissioned was a building without facilities and even worse, without a contract agreement with the brand owners of the name, Sheraton! Governor Emmanuel said: “It is just now that we have incorporated a company to negotiate with Starwood for that name Four-Point by Sheraton. If anybody has ever done that, let him show me the agreement he signed. “It is now that we are doing external works in that premises in order to turn it into a hotel. Can a building be a hotel?” “But the truth must be told that it is just now that I have paid $7.2 million to Starwood so that we can retain the name that was surreptitiously put on the building called Four-Point by Sheraton Hotel.” Takeaway Number Two: Udom will not allow Akwa Ibom See War Governor Emmanuel for more than three years had almost consistently turned the other cheek to the provocations from his predecessor. Akpbabio had regularly defied protocol and in several ways sought to put down his successor. The public declaration, however, showed a different Emmanuel who was apparently provoked by the suggestion of Akpabio that the battle to take over the state in 2019 would be like the German push to take over Warsaw, Poland during the Second World War. A sufficiently provoked Emmanuel rose to the occasion as Chief Security Officer of the state to assure the people of the state that they would not see war. “I heard one human being boast that the Akwa Ibom politics in 2019 will be like the invasion of Poland by Hitler. Whoever is buying guns, trying to kill our children, meanwhile they have gone to hide their own children abroad, we say Holy Ghost….” “Politeness is not weakness, so you need to go and warn them”. People sometime like to be reassured that they have a leader who can rise to the occasion to fight for them. Udom has assured those who were in any doubt that he would not allow his people to see war. Takeaway Number Three: Truth emerges on Uyo – Ikot Ekpene Road Akpabio had enough time to work and commission the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Road but never did. Akpabio had given the impression that his issues with his successor had to do with Governor Emmanuel’s failure to complete the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Road. But was it really so? The road contract was given out in December 2011 and the former governor had enough time to construct and finish the road, but he never did. “Let nobody deceive you, it is this administration that has taken that road (Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Road) up to 23 kilometres,” Governor Emmanuel disclosed last Friday. Takeaway Number Four: Governor Emmanuel has credentials to flaunt. The governor had for so long acted like a banker not wanting to betray the assets of his customer in his custody. However, last Friday, the governor opened up on his democracy assets albeit without compromising his respectability. He said that his administration “has done over 1,700 kilometres of roads in the state in less than three years, renovated over 349 schools, brought down the cost of garri, (a staple food in the state), at least by 50 percent, and revived the healthcare system”. The governor’s assertions on his performance were soundly echoed by the enthusiastic crowd who have been beneficiaries of the governor’s superior performance in governance. One performance that really astounded many was the marked improvement made by the Udom administration in the area of education over what it inherited from the Akpabio administration. From a 56% pass rate in five subjects, the Udom administration reflective of its huge investments in the education sector has been able to boost success rate to as much as 80%. As the governor spoke last Friday, a school from the state was representing Nigeria in a competition in Sweden. The equipment of some General Hospitals in the state, including those in Ikono and Entinan which have been digitalised were also marks of the success of the administration. The governor also spoke about successes in other areas, including sports observing that he had in three years brought two trophies through Akwa United to the state a giant leap compared to the nothing brought in in the eight years before then. Takeaway Number Five: Akpabio’s loss of his political disciples Godswill Akpabio had personified the political culture of the state and projected himself in a way that few could countermand his political nuances. Last Friday, many of the people Akpabio brought to political limelight showed that they had seen the light for themselves. Many of them made a public renunciation of his defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC by their public appearance at the declaration of the man that Akpabio had publicly vowed to reject. Even more, many of them including the speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr. Offiong Luke publicly disavowed him putting to question his acclaimed political weight. Virtually all the state’s political elders in the PDP were on hand to endorse Governor Emmanuel. The huge turnout at the stadium was also another feat that showed a public affection for the governor. By their public association with Governor Emmanuel and renunciation of Akpabio, the people showed that no man is God in Akwa Ibom. “No man is God. Senator Akpabio’s migration to the ruling APC, at the centre, would not stop my re-election. I would work with the people to continue with our superior performance,” the governor said http://thenationonlineng.net/akwa-ibom-2019-nobody-can-stop-emmanuels-second-term/ |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by kodded(m): 10:46am On Aug 30, 2018 |
by this time, four years ago, tonyebarcanista was the most popular and hottest nairalander, now he's just a mere political stooge for akwa ibom government ...such is life hopefully he's being paid handsomely |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by Nobody: 10:52am On Aug 30, 2018 |
let see as the story unfold |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 10:53am On Aug 30, 2018 |
Now that even Tinubu led Nation Newspaper has penned their thought on Akwa Ibom state, I hope the so called uncommon Senator won't take sniper When a man's way is right with God his enemies will be at peace with him. Udom is correct! Udom till 2023! Udom is right!! 2 Likes
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Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 10:58am On Aug 30, 2018 |
[s] kodded:[/s] "There is no good way to answer fools when they say something stupid. If you answer them, then you, too, will look like a fool. If you don’t answer them, they will think they are smart." Proverbs 26:4-5 2 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by Iniobon(m): 10:59am On Aug 30, 2018 |
2019, Nobody is unstoppable. |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by osazeeblue01: 11:00am On Aug 30, 2018 |
TonyeBarcanista: They should make sure they vote against Akpabio. |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:04am On Aug 30, 2018 |
Iniobon:Fact but a divine mandate can never be stopped by any mortal. Only God can reverse it |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by mrvitalis(m): 11:06am On Aug 30, 2018 |
Lol tonye you know udom has not performed up 10% of akapbio..... Tonye I dare you let's meet at plaza this weekend and go straight to uyo high school and if they have chairs in the class rooms ...i would transfer 100k to you instantly Intact pick 10 government school in uyo if 7 have chairs and it's looking OK you get 100k Is it the same udom that pasted picture he has done cementry (ring ) road linking nwaniba to timber market... While trucks hang their on a daily bases Tonye name a major project udom has done for uyo even 4 lane is developing pot holes.. Same with 2 lane ibb ( the flod in ibb) .... Stop spreading lies 2 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by Racoon(m): 11:07am On Aug 30, 2018 |
Akpabio have lost his APC invading Akwa Ibom APC like Adolf Hitler winning the war & lost the battle. |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by mrvitalis(m): 11:07am On Aug 30, 2018 |
osazeeblue01:All apc need is to field and uyo person and oron vice n udom is gone... I'm in uyo I can tell you that.... 2 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by NgeneUkwenu(f): 11:12am On Aug 30, 2018 |
TonyeBarcanista: So Imam Imar is now a reporter for the Nation Newspaper? |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:14am On Aug 30, 2018 |
mrvitalis:Save your money bros and go confirm... UYO LGA Thats for Uyo LGA alone not Uyo Senatorial district o. Meanwhile, I'll holla when I'm in town 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:16am On Aug 30, 2018 |
NgeneUkwenu:You are sounding like you have the full list of staffs and columnists of The Nation Newspaper lol Greetings to you from Dakkada family
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Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:18am On Aug 30, 2018 |
mrvitalis:bros, no combination can defeat Udom, a man destined by God to serve his people |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by mrvitalis(m): 11:19am On Aug 30, 2018 |
TonyeBarcanista:OK stop posting rubbish... I live close to St Luke ....its a Catholic hospital... Not a government hospital.... I said name a major project and you are naming things a local government can do.... This is absolutely rubbish... Which major road in uyo has he done OK I increase my offer to a million... Let's take education for a start. The we can move to roads Using have failed.. Everyone in uyo knows this fact This is apc election to lose 2 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by mrvitalis(m): 11:22am On Aug 30, 2018 |
TonyeBarcanista:God have Intrest in Nigeria and we are like this? Nigga get a life I'm not religious... Simple name a major project udom has done in uyo... Or show me chairs in a secoundry school in uyo and you are here talking rubbish Youths should take over but not people like you 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by buharitill2023: 11:22am On Aug 30, 2018 |
Ekere nsima is the man. 2 Likes |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:31am On Aug 30, 2018 |
mrvitalis:Oga, there are 55 projects done in Uyo LGA alone within 3 years. I was thinking you would contest their veracity. Now whether St Luke is a privately owned hospital or not is not the point. Did Udom administration Construct Dr. Ann Ward Gynecology block in the said hospital or not? Or have you lost touch with realities or you are deliberately acting mischievous? Meanwhile, it is laughable to say a council chairman could achieve all those 55 projects listed! Abeg mention ANY government since Akwa Ibom was created that achieved such in a single LGA alone within 3 years? Even Akpabio can't boast of such!!! Meanwhile, tell me what other Governors are doing... Who God has blessed no man can curse! Udom is working 1 Like
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Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by mrvitalis(m): 11:34am On Aug 30, 2018 |
TonyeBarcanista:55 project in uyo the state capital of the richest state in Nigeria....in 3 years... Shows the level of failure of udom Non of this is a mall , non is a complete renovation of a secondary school, non is the building of a hospital, non the construction of a double lane road of more than 10km Saying akapbio cant Bost of such is rubbish The stadium road alone beat all udom has done in uyo Fact name any road idom has done in uyo that can come top 10 in the major road in uyo Tonye just name one... OK name one under serious construction 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by mrvitalis(m): 11:41am On Aug 30, 2018 |
TonyeBarcanista: Imagine a governor constructing a block In a hospital when his mates with 30% of revenue he gets are building general hospitals Osun receives less than 30% what iron receives but has a better education and health sector yet you have mouth to talk 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:41am On Aug 30, 2018 |
mrvitalis:You see say you no get point? You don de blab!!! I'm sure you aren't blind to these; 11. Dualization of 25.0km Uyo – Ikot Ekpene Road. 12. Dualization of 20.0km Uyo – Etinan Road (Ikot Oku Ikono) 13. Dualization of the 14.5km Uyo/Airport Junction – Okopedi Okobo Road, Phase I 14. Dualization of 9.5km Ring Road III in Aka Nung Udoe Road 15. Construction of 2.1km Road around State Secretariat Annex and Believers Assembly, Mbiabong Etoi, Uyo 16. Construction of 1.5km Nsikak Eduok - Tropicana Outfall Drain 17. Construction of 1.05km Information Drive, Uyo 18. Construction of the 6.1 km Atan Offot Road in Uyo 19. Construction of 19.317km Anua – Mbak – Ishiet Road 20. Construction of 5.1km Ewet Housing Extension 21. Remodeling/Rehabilitation of Selected Roads, Strategic Junctions & Roundabouts In Uyo Metropolis, Phase I 22. Construction of 1.3km Ntiedo Udosen Street 23. Construction of Ikot Akpan Abia - Oboyo Ikot Ita - Enen Nsit Road 24. Citrus & Pineapple hybrid plantation, Uyo Village Road 25. Construction of Akparen Street 26. Construction of Ibiono Lane 27. Construction of Etoi Street 28. Construction of Udotung Ubo Lane 29. Construction of Afaha Etok Ibesikpo 30. Construction of Vision Close, Nsukara 31. Construction of Akpasak Extension 32. Construction of Kastrophy Hotel Road Off D Line, Ewet Housing 33. Construction of Graceland School Road, Shelter Afrique 34. Construction of Aka Community School Road with Spur to Aka/road by ‘C’ Division Police Station 35. Construction of Akpa Ube Close by IBB Opposite Ibom Hall 36. Construction of Akpa Ube Crescent by AKEES Office Opposite Ibom Hall 37. Proposed Completion of Nung Ette – Shelter Afrique Dual Carriage 38. Construction of Access Road to Atlantic FM and its Environs 39. Construction of All Grace School Road and Prof. Offiong Street, Shelter Afrique 40. Construction of Youth Avenue (Winners Chapel Mbiabong Road) in Uyo 41. Emergency Completion of Ediye Street by 4Lane, Ewet Housing Estate 42. Emergency Completion of Stallion Hotel Road Linking G-Line, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo 43. Emergency Completion of Akpan Andem Street, immediately after 4Lane traffic light, Itiam/Ewet Housing, Uyo 44. Emergency Completion of Akpan Andem Street, immediately after 4-Lane traffic light, Itiam/Ewet Housing, Uyo 45. Construction of Ukim Close off D-Line, Ewet Housing Estate. 46. Construction of Akpasak Est. Access Road Inter-ministerial Projects: 47. Renovation of 7 Classroom Block at P/S Ikot Ntuen Oku 48. Renovation of Library Block at Vocation Sch. Ikot Ntuen Oku 49. Electrification at Atai Obio Offot 50. Electrification at Nung Ukim Ikono 51. Renovation of 3 Classroom Block at P/S Ikot Ntuen Oku 52. Renovation of 2Hall/ Classroom at CCSS, Four Towns 53. Construction of 3Classroom at CCSS, Four Towns 54. Renovation of a long Hall at Group Sch. Ikot Odung/ Ikot Obio Mkpong 55. Construction of Civic Centre at Atan Offot 56. Electrification at Ifa Ikot Idang LIST WHAT AKPABIO did for Uyo LGA for his 8 years as Governor. It is not by blabbing!!! Someone dualised 25KM road and you are talking 10KM. Abeg I no get your time this morning... Holla if you have something good to say!!! Udom till 2023 |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by Akpuoru: 11:42am On Aug 30, 2018 |
Guy you should be talking about your state, Rivers. You should be campaigning for Wike |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:47am On Aug 30, 2018 |
[s] mrvitalis:[/s] You are comparing what a Governor did in 1 out of 31 LGAs in just 3 years with what another governor did in his entire state in his entire 8 years in office? Meanwhile, that state has been owing civil servants for a donkey years!!! Anyway, just ask if you want to have list of Udom achievements in Health Sector and I will gladly oblige you... • Free medical services for children below 5 years, pregnant women & the aged Let's see what Akpabio did in his entire 8 years in health sector alone and compare with Udom 3 years |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by mrvitalis(m): 11:47am On Aug 30, 2018 |
TonyeBarcanista:11,12 and 13 are akpabios project and bit his oga stop lying Which ring road 3 are you talking about the one I have my factory? Lol... Come to uniuyo permanently site the beginning of the road.. We would walk till timber market if we see mater that is tired you get 100k Infacr if we see a tractor on that road you get 100k Road my trucks get trapped on a daily bases Get a life bro stop lying 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:48am On Aug 30, 2018 |
Akpuoru:I can decide to talk about Kano if I wish... Face the facts!!! 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:51am On Aug 30, 2018 |
mrvitalis:Oga, maybe you have lost touch with your environment (if really you are in Uyo). Every of the aforementioned projects are verifiable. I will holla when I'm in town! Meanwhile, all projects mentioned were done by Udom and not Akpabio. |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by mrvitalis(m): 11:52am On Aug 30, 2018 |
TonyeBarcanista:Bros the ibom hospital at ikot ekpene road dawrfs all Intact I doubt you are in uyo cos not even the strongest of udom supporter would say he did better than akapbio 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:54am On Aug 30, 2018 |
mrvitalis:Mention Akpabio achievement in 4 years let's Match it with Udom in 3 years. Akpabio and his many scam project! Four Points comes to mind |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by mrvitalis(m): 11:55am On Aug 30, 2018 |
TonyeBarcanista:Ikot ekepne road that akapbio did 80% udom had failed to complete till date ...seems you are not in uyo... In fact when did you come to uyo 1 Like |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by TonyeBarcanista(m): 11:57am On Aug 30, 2018 |
mrvitalis:So why didn't Akpabio complete it before leaving? He left it unfinished to blackmail Udom abi? Meanwhile, do you want Udom Project in Ikot-Ekpene? Just name the LGA and I'll oblige you |
Re: Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody Can Stop Emmanuel’s Second Term- The Nation by Penaldo: 12:03pm On Aug 30, 2018 |
Udom is working |
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