OBA says thanksgiving is lifestyle of campaign organisation; commiserates with Elder Iwok family over mother in-law’s death

The governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan, CON has said that thanksgiving is part of the lifestyle of all members of the Akwa Ubok Abasi Campaign Organization who truly rely on God for victory.

The Senator representing Uyo Senatorial District and Chairman Senate committee on petroleum (upstream), made this remark when he worshipped at St. Paul’s Catholic church, Nnung Ukot Itam in Itu Local Government Area on Sunday 19th February, 2023.

The lawmaker seized the opportunity to thank the Catholic Church for upholding sanity, decorum and discipline. He called on the church to be courageous, prayerful and bold as the nation prepares fot the forthcoming elections.

“The foundation of my resilience was gotten from the Catholic background. I schooled at St. Patrick’s College and the foundation I got has groomed me till today. The manner and decorum I witnessed at the Catholic family since 1982 has been maintained till today. Thanksgiving is our own lifestyle, we have come again to thank God just as we have been doing as a campaign organization. Your courage is what we need now than ever”, he said.

OBA also charged members of the church not to sell their consciences. avoid selling your conscience as we prepare to vote. “You should vote for those with good intentions to do what is good for the people. I am more concerned about the welfare of the common man”, he added.

Commenting on the recent CBN policy of redesigning the currency, OBA said though it has brought difficulty for the people at the initial stage, it is with good intentions. He expressed the hope that the country will be better, especially when good leaders are elected.

“The president might have good intentions but the implementation might bring difficulty on the people. As a result of it, we have not heard about kidnapping in the North and militancy in the south in the past months. Something good is coming and I believe that Nigeria will work, but it will start from Akwa Ibom”, he added.

He thanked the church for their consistent prayers and urged the members to pray for free, fair and credible elections as the nation prepares.

In his homily, the Parish Priest, Monsignor Michael Ekpe, called on all to be united in worship irrespective of race, ethnicity or culture. He warned against nurturing grudges against one another, since that does not reflect God’s attitude.

“May we be united as God wants. Unity is what God wants. Let us love, respect one another just like God loves and cares for us”, the cleric advised.

He called on all eligible voters to troop out and vote for credible candidates in the forthcoming elections if they so desire a change of affairs in the country. According to him, the power to change the condition people face today lies in their voter’s cards.

Obong Bassey Albert Akpan, CON, has commiserated with the Vice Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District of Akwa Ubok Abasi Campaign Organization, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Friday Iwok over the death of his mother-in-law.

OBA, who was represented by his spouse, Pastor (Mrs) Imaobong Nkeiru Bassey Albert stated this at the funeral service in honour of the late Princess (Mrs) Ekaette Paul Jimbo Nseyo (Nee Idongesit Akpan Udom) held at Primary School, N0. 1 Abak, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

The late matriarch according to her biography, was a devoted Christian, a virtuous woman and a seasoned counselor. Mama was also eulogized as a role model to many simple, industrious and very passionate about hard work.

In his condolence message, OBA urged Elder Iwok and his family to emulate the worthy legacies of their departed mother in-law and mother.

He also prayed to the Almighty God to grant the soul of the departed peaceful rest as well as grant the family the fortitude to bear the great loss.

The funeral service was conducted by
The Apostolic Church (TAC), Abak Area, Ikot Ekpene Field, Akwa Ibom State.

In attendance at the funeral held at The Apostolic church, Abak Area were members of the Akwa Ubok Abasi Campaign Council led by the Director General, Pastor (Hon.) Sunny Ibuot, State, Chapter and Ward Officers of YPP, Politicians, Clergymen, Community Leaders and well wishers.