The Chairmanship hopeful for Obot Akara Local Government Council in the forthcoming local government elections, Mr. Joseph has successfully passed through the screening process by the People’s Democratic Party. The screening exercise which is conducted for all Chairmanship and Councillorship aspirants billed to contest elections on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Local Government elections in Akwa Ibom State, ended today in Uyo.
Speaking shortly after the exercise, Mr. Joseph expressed satisfaction over the conduct and coordination of the screening, adding that the exercise is a welcome development, as it will help to ensure that deserving people with the right credentials are elected into leadership positions. He prayed God to bless the PDP family and continually endow the leadership of the Party with more grace and wisdom.
Joseph Bassey, appreciated party delegates, as well as his supporters; and therefore called on them to continue in their support, as he is poised serve them effectively. His words:
“As you see dear supporters and delegates of our great Party, I have fought a good fight of faith and that I have conquered. In sincerity I responded to your call to leadership. I come as fresh, clean and of sound records to lead the good people of Obot Akara and as well uphold the reputable legacy of our great party.
“The process was unique and coordinated. God bless PDP, God bless Governor Udom Emmanuel.”
Bassey used the occasion to called on the people of Obot Akara to vote their conscience as well as the future of the Area for all round developments, he promised to carry women and the youths along if given the mandate to steered the affairs of Obot Akara.