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A'IBOM 2023 :TIME FOR POLITICS OF INCLUSION

A'IBOM 2023 :TIME FOR POLITICS OF INCLUSION


25th May, 2022

By UdemeAbasi Udofa

The opposition All Progressive Congress have been enmeshed by its own politics of control tussle between the former Secretary of the Interim National Executive Committee, Senator James Udoedehe and the former governor and immediate past Minister of Niger Delta,Senator Godswill Akpabio. However hope is rising by the day with the entrance of credible aspirants into the APC's 2023 governorship race. Senator Ita Enang,a former Presidential Adviser with matchless legislative experience, Obong Akan Udofia,an industry player and former PDP aspirant and Dr.Chris Ekong,a University Don and APC stalwart are top contenders.

However, the dynamics were altered by last week's governorship declaration of Engr. Larry Esin.It is safe to conclude that no one saw that coming. Esin, a successful development expert has contested for the prime job three times previously. His aspiration,he said in his declaration speech is anchored on the desire to create relevant solutions to the poverty ravaging the land in the midst of vast resources. The major drivers of his economic plan are ICT development, Agriculture and Tourism.The office of the Governor in Larry Esin's perception is blue collared.

He told Journalists at the event" the work of the governor is not a white collar job. You don't sit and drink choice wine in the office. As governor,I shall move around to see the people in their various communities. That's how to know what their problems are".Esin's declaration has also crystalized the draw backs of what he described as the"improper zoning formula in place in our state". 

Akwa Ibom State is composed of three ethnic major groups namely Ibibio,Annang and Oron. At creation,a power sharing agreement involving the three ethnic nationalities was put in place to promote ethnic inclusion and foster peace but this was abandoned midway into the fourth republic when governorship seat became a matter for Senatorial Districts consideration.

Esin, an Oron born advocates a return to the original power rotation if the proper zoning is to be done. Beyond this, Esin has a proven development pedigree. He was the Governor's Special Assistant on Infrastructure development in the neighbouring Cross River State and Tinapa Resorts among other viable projects. He also headed the Cross River State Office of Economic Affairs in Washington DC. With this position, Esin attracted juicy foreign collaborations to his employer. These public service experience should help in the realisation of Esin's dream for his home state of Akwa Ibom..

There is no gainsaying that Engr. Larry Esin is the odds -on- favorite in the governorship race in Akwa Ibom State. He has brought into the race such clarity of vision that has not been seen before. Plus, an unassailable capacity and experience in service delivery.

His 16 year political oddesy is marked by an unrelenting campaign for a better economy, ethnic/political inclusion and responsive leadership. This comes full circle at a time when a combination of flawed zoning principle and retrogressive political leadership has jeopardised the social progress of the oil rich state. 

Never before has there been so much dissolutionment and division along ethnic lines. 

Thus, the aspiration of Larry Esin to skipper the ship of Akwa Ibom State represents a unique opportunity for the people to begin the journey towards the prosperity of the coming years! 

The declaration by the well-credentialed Engr. Larry Esin may well be the key that unlocks the kind of society Akwa Ibomites shall be proud to leave behind for their children.

©CREDIT: THE GUARDIAN

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