Tuesday 9 April 2013

2015: Say no to zoning, support best candidate for governorship, Sen. Udoedehe tells Akwa Ibom people



By Nse Peter
Senator J.J. Akpanudoedehe have reportedly asked Akwa Ibom people not to support any plan for the zoning of the governorship position in the state in 2015, according to a news report published in Global Concord newspaper.


Global Concord, a local tabloid in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, quoted the 2011 ACN governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State as describing zoning as being ‘evil and satanic which is capable of killing democracy and good governance’.

The paper reports that the former senator made the assertion recently at IBB Golf Course, Abuja, while playing golf with friends.

“He advised Akwa Ibom people to vote for candidates based on their credibility and merit; adding that anybody from any part of the state, including Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, is qualified to contest the 2015 governorship election,” the paper reports.

“I do not support zoning arrangement. Zoning is against the tenet of democracy and the Nigeria constitution. Let me tell you, zoning is evil and satanic. It is against good governance and the people. Anybody who is supporting zoning is not democratic in the real sense of the word,” the paper quoted Udoedehe as saying.

“Akwa Ibom people need good governance, they need a governor that will build industries, create jobs, provides security and ensure food security. Zoning will breed mediocrity and vindictiveness. It will bring disunity. In fact, there has never been zoning in Akwa Ibom State”.

1 comment:

  1. This man that lead people to destroy properties, should not be allowed to wander about freely in Akwa ibom state please. Akwa Ibom is now beautiful and peaceful, no evil politicians should come and destroy the state because of elections.

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