Eket Progressive Forum adopts Frank Archibong for second term

…declares him the most preferred

... Frank second term is non-negotiable – Emman Sammy

A socio-political group, Eket Progressive Forum made up of top grassroot politicians and former political office holders today have adopted the Chairman of Eket local government area, Hon. Frank Archibong as their sole candidate for chairman position in the coming local government election. The group took the decision today at Ikot Ibiok in what could be describe as mother of all events tagged “Ádoption and Declaration of Faith in Hon. Frank Archibong for Chairman of Eket Local Government Area 2020 and beyond.”

Chief of Staff to Eket Chairman, Chief Akwaekong Idim and President of EPF, Mr Eteobong Harry at the event

In his welcome speech, the President of the group, Mr. Eteobong Harry said that Eket Progressive Forum being an association of like-minded people bonded by unity of purpose, have implicit faith in the credentials and ability of Hon. Frank Archibong to steer the ship of Eket local government area to an enviable height, hence their reason for adopting him for second term.

“We are gathered here to give honour and bestow greatness in the form of an adoption and declaration of faith and support for the man, the Most Preferred. This is the man in whom we are well pleased. Today, EPF is about to unveil the Most Preferred, Hon. Frank Archibong for Chairman, Eket Local Government Area 2020 and beyond.

“This is the man with fine attributes. This is the man with sterling qualities. This is the man you cannot beat in Eket political space. This is the man who is an embodiment of perfection in local government administration. The man, the Most Preferred, Hon. Frank Archibong, we doff our hats for you,” he submitted.

Speaking further, Mr. Harry said though the group is strictly male driven organization, the women folk will be incorporated to interface on sharing factual ideas. He therefore urged all to join EPF to preach the good news of Hon. Archibong achievements which have earned him the adoption and support for another term in office.

The Chairman of the Occasion, Mr. Emman Sammy in his remarks said that Hon. Frank Archibong second term mandate is non-negotiable as a result of his outstanding achievements which are very commendable. He noted that Frank has made Eket proud be emerging as the pioneer ALGON Chairman from Eket since the creation of the local government area. He disclosed that governor Udom Emmanuel has much confidence in Frank Archibong and relate with him very well, hence the cordial relationship that have existed between him and the governor. He charged Eket people to adopt the method of always celebrating and supporting their people who are good rather than run them down.

He therefore advised other contestants for the position of Chairman to jettison their aspiration and wait until Frank complete his second term, warning that anything on the contrary will amount to waste of resources. He also thanked the leadership of EPF for adopting the chairman for second term, saying it is noble and commendable.

The Vice Chairman of Eket, Hon. Nsikan Sunday while commending EPF for finding his boss fit to continue in office for a second tenure, describing him as a good man with good intention for Eket people.

“Frank is a good man that is why we have peace in Eket and people sleep peacefully in the night. We are happy and will continue to work with him till he succeed,’ said Nsikan. He scored the chairman 100% in leadership, calling on all to rally round to give him all the support he needed to excel.

The leader of Eket Legislative Council, Hon. Kufre Imoh Ekpe said Frank has performed well, hence the smooth working relationship between him and the Councillors. He maintained that they will continue to give him the legislative support to succeed.

The Special Assistant to the governor on Research and Documentation, Mr. Essien Ndueso described Frank Archibong as having interpersonal relationship with Eket people by responding to their challenges at any given time. He added that Frank will continue to grow higher and higher, calling for maximum support for his second term.

A brother to the Chairman, Mr. Ifiok Archibong thanked Eket people for the massive support given to his brother, noting that if he wasn’t good, the people will not come out enmasse to support him again. He prayed for God to imbue him with more wisdom to lead Eket aright.

An Eket born businessman, Mr. Emmanuel Assam aka Imaco while commending the progenitors of Eket Progressive Forum for their noble cause, he therefore called all hands to be on deck to deliver Hon. Archibong in the coming local government election.

Responding, the Chief of Staff to the Chairman, Chief Akwaekong Idim who represented the chairman at the occasion thanked EPF for the adoption, assuring that Frank will do beyond what you think if given another term. He disclosed that Frank is an asset to Eket local government area and is willing to move the LGA forward.

“For you to choose Frank, you want to move Eket forward. Frank will carry everybody along and if given another tenure, he will exceed his current achievements” Idim emphasized.

Highpoint of the event was the adoption of Hon. Frank Archibong for second term in a motion moved by the Legal Adviser of the group, Barr. Geoffrey Eno and duly seconded by a former Councillor, Hon. Ephraim Nsima.

Before moving the motion, Barr. Eno enumerated the numerous achievements of Frank Archibong to include construction of 50 market stalls at Ikot Odiong Market with toilets and borehole, ongoing construction of a 5000 multi-purpose Council Hall with the state-of-the-art facilities, building of staff canteen/office block in Eket LGA, renovation/furnishing of Eket Legislative Chambers, renovation/furnishing of Eket Local Government Senior Staff quarters, construction/furnishing of a two bedroom flat with borehole to a widow in Ede Obuk village, renovation of Uda Iko Eket hall, facilitation of a mega water project in Osiok & Abighe Ukwa village, facilitation of the renovation of a three classroom block at Lutheran Primary School Ikot Ibiok, empowerment of 200 women with financial grants in Eket LGA, empowerment of Eket women with dryers, sowing machines and financial grant, provision of quality tables, chairs, chalk board and borehole at Police Children School Ikot Usoekong, donation of a Volvo Salon Car and Sienna Car to Eket/Ikot Udota Police Divisions to combat crime, free skills acquisition training on cake making, gele tying and beads making & other numerous projects executed by his administration.

Also, the Chairman, Hon. Frank Archibong, his vice, Hon. Nsikan Sunday and other invited guest were decorated with EPF badge.

The event was attended by former Transition Secretary, Barr. Richard Iyaha, Councillors, Supervisors, political class, friends, party faithful and youth.