- Bassey Dan-Abia Snr, an APC governorship aspirant in A/Ibom, has urged people of the state not to sacrifice peace because of politics
- He urged them to shun divisive politics and pointed out that A/Ibom has the potential to become the economic leader not just in Nigeria, but in sub-Saharan Africa
- The aspirant said people should not be seen and treated as enemies merely because they belong to different political parties
An All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Akwa Ibom, Bassey Dan-Abia Snr, has called on the people of the state not to sacrifice the peace and bond of brotherhood that has long existed among them because of politics.
He made the call in a message of felicitation to Akwa Ibom people on the 31st anniversary celebration of the state, on Sunday, September 23, Premium Times reports.
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NAIJ.com gathers that Dan-Abia urged the leaders and people of the state to shun divisive politics; pointing out that Akwa Ibom was uniquely blessed with abundant human and natural resources, and has the potential to become the economic leader not just in Nigeria, but in sub-Saharan Africa.
He said: “We are a very peaceful and hard-working people so blessed by God.
“The enchanting green vegetation around us, our awesome seashores, the oil and other natural resources beneath our earth, and above all the human talents that abound in this land is enough reason for us to hold on to the hope that our tomorrow will definitely be greater.
“I am happy to celebrate our dear Akwa Ibom state and congratulate my dear brothers and sisters, both at home and in the Diaspora, as well as our political, religious and business leaders.”
He added: “Though we are a people of diverse culture, diverse experiences, and diverse socio-political orientation, we remain one big family under a big, beautiful, and mighty God. And one sure way to appreciate God is to appreciate and love your fellow brother, despite individual differences.
“For the sake of our common good, I am hereby making a passionate appeal to my fellow politicians, brothers, and sisters out there to please play down on issues that could divide us as a people.
“Political parties are vehicles for the realisation of ambitions and goals, and therefore brothers should not be seen and treated as enemies merely because they belong to different political parties.”
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that Senator Akpan Uduedehe, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Akwa Ibom, vowed that he will support whoever emerged winner of a free and fair gubernatorial primary in the state and would work for the interest of the party.
Uduedehe also assured the APC that as a firm believer in the principles of the party and President Muhammadu Buhari, he will not relent in his support. He maintained that the party in Akwa Ibom state will adopt the direct primary system.
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