•••Pass Confidence Vote In Gov. Eno, Isang
In a historic and unprecedented move, critical stakeholders in Nsit Ibom LGA have unanimously declared Major General Paul Isang, Rtd, the Supreme Leader, mandating that henceforth, all political matters and empowerment for the area must pass through him.
This decisive move was made on Sunday at a stakeholders’ meeting at the political leader’s residence, where all other leaders in the area gathered to eulogize and affirm their support for Isang’s selfless leadership, emphasizing that he has finally brought unparalleled unity to the area.
The stakeholders, who made the declaration after a motion moved by Hon. Eric Akpan and seconded by two former Councillors, Hon. Inemesit Ubokudom and Hon. (Obong) Peaceman Inyang, also affirmed their support for Governor Umo Eno’s remarkable achievements, including the construction of a state-of-the-art Primary Health Centre at Oboiyo Ikot Ita, Nsit Ibom LGA. They praised the cleric-turned-state chief executive for breaking the development jinx in Nsit Ibom within his first year in office.
Before moving the motion, Hon. Eric Akpan, took ample time to shower encomium on Major General Paul Isang Rtd, describing him as an exceptionally humble individual dedicated to uniting Nsit Ibom. He expressed delight in associating with Isang and applaud his leadership style, stressing that it has brought peace and harmony to Nsit Ibom.
The stakeholders, through a voice vote led by a two-time Chapter Chairman of PDP in Nsit Ibom LGA and former legislator, Rt. Hon. Nsikak Nyong Ikpe, unanimously mandated and accentuated that, all political leaders from the state, including the peace loving Governor of the State, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Senator Aniekan Bassey, and Hon. Paul Ekpo, among others, must channel any political empowerment or benefit coming to Nsit Ibom through Paul Isang.
On her part, Chairman of the Transition Committee, Nsit Ibom LGA, Hon. Oto Aaron, commended the political leader, Paul Isang, for transforming the style of political leadership in Nsit Ibom into an affable, warm, and affectionate approach that has fostered unity across all blocs and solicited for continued cooperation and support for their political leader and Governor Eno.
Several stakeholders, including Rt Hon Anietie Etuk, Mrs. Funmi Idongesit Nkanga, Deaconess Aniedi Inyang, Hon. David Etuk, Prof. Daniel Udo, Comrade Amos Etuk, Comrade Akamba Awah and other leaders, took turns to express their heartfelt appreciation to the Governor and commend the leadership style of their political leader, Maj. Gen. Paul J. Isang (Rtd).
Responding, the Retired Major General expressed his gratitude to the stakeholders for their love and support for the governor before, during and after the last general elections. He also thanked his people for supporting the ARISE agenda and setting the pace in unanimously affirming their commitment to stand with the governor in supporting his preferred successor in 2031.
Isang used the occasion and appealed to all leaders to mobilize their people and come out in large numbers to give Governor Umo Eno and his entourage a rousing welcome for the upcoming commissioning of a state of the art Primary Health Center at Oboiyo Ikot Ita, scheduled for May 24.
He encouraged all to continue living in peace and harmony and make Nsit Ibom a shining example of unity and progress in their total support for Governor Umo Eno and the ARISE agenda.
Meanwhile, highlights of the meeting were adoption of Governor Umo Eno for second term and declaration to support his choice successor in 2031, confidence vote in Maj Gen Isang, cutting of a birthday cake in honour of the Chairman, Transition Committee, Hon Oto Aaron, and fervent prayers for all sons and daughters of Nsit Ibom LGA at home and in the diaspora.