The father of All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate Obong Asukwo Udofia has sealed the party’s hopes of victory in next year’s elections.
Obong Udofia gave his blessing to the duo of Akan Udofia and Victor Antai at his Ewet housing residence during a counseling visit, saying “success will crown your race”.
Asukwo Udofia, who called the ceremony “very important”, joined his wife Obonganwan A.S. Udofia in blessing Victor Antai for the upcoming race, adding that “God will do His will”. “You are my next deputy governor. My spirit will come with you, our spirit will come with you. There will be no struggle and it will never let you down.
“I pray for life for all of us. I called your running mate, my son, ‘Akanimo Asukwo Udofia’ because I knew he was more than my wealth
“There is nothing he touches that does not prosper. The Lord will go with you. This time it is for consultations. When it is campaign season, I will speak,” he said. declared.
At the start of the event, the Deputy Governor candidate, the Hon. Victor Antai thanked his director’s parents and Nsit Ubium leaders for returning their son as the next governor of Akwa Ibom state.
Antai knelt before them and promised to work with the incoming governor to carry out all assigned duties and ensure the prosperity of the state.
Oro Nation spokesperson and Obio Ifong Isong Oro representative delegation leader Ulo Ante Uye also said Victor Antai was a good son of Oro who made Oro proud on several fronts.
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Ulo Uye said, “This is the deputy governor that the Oro people have been waiting for. That’s why we are here. We believe this one will deliver. He is a grassroots person and a mobilizer.
“Victor Antai has enormous respect for elders and the traditional institution of Oro. This visit is a true reflection of his high regard for elders and for the unity of the state.
“That’s why we have come to present our son to you. Thank you for asking your son to choose our son”, he concluded.
While setting the tone for the discussion, Nsit Ibom political leaders described Victor Antai as a well-known politician who was a masterful political strategist.
Umondak said the Udofia-Antai ticket will definitely fly to deliver meaningful programs to the state.
Other Oro delegations who accompanied Mr. Antai on the visit included: Sir (Dr.) Asuquo Inuikim Obon, Akpaha Oro; Engr Ita Ntekim, Mr. Moses Anwana, chief Effiong Bassey, chief Edet Ubokulo, among others.
Other leaders of Nsit Ibom were the political leader, Engr Ifiok Umondak; the Political Lady of Nsit Ibom, Obongawan Dorothy Okure; Obonganwan Eme Okoko, among others.
