Obong Akan Udofia, the APC Governorship Candidate in Akwa Ibom State has reacted to the Supreme Court judgement affirming him as the authentic flag bearing for the March 11 Gubernatorial election in the state.
Udofia said, “It is with a deep sense of humility and responsibility that I welcome the verdict of the Supreme Court affirming me as the authentic Candidate of our great Party, the All Progressives Congress for the Akwa Ibom State Governorship Election”.
“It has been a long and tortuous journey, but just as gold is purified and refined by fire, so have the experiences of the last ten months since our primaries in May last year strengthened my resolve and determination to serve in order to bring shared prosperity and progress to the good people of Akwa Ibom State.”
“Today’s verdict is an affirmation of my longstanding belief and confidence in the Judiciary and the rule of law.”
“It is also a validation of my firm conviction that the Party is supreme in all matters relating to candidacy for elections.”
“I am grateful to the Almighty God for His grace, guidance strength and wisdom without which we will never have come this far.
I also want to extend my appreciation to my family who have stuck with me through thick and thin. Your love and prayers have been a source of great support and inspiration to me.”
“To my teeming supporters, Party members and the good people of Akwa Ibom State, your perseverance and commitment to the realization of our collective aspiration even amidst trials and tribulations have been highly remarkable and commendable.”
“I want to again reassure you that I will never let you down.I will do everything in my power to uphold the mandate you have conferred on me.”
“I want to thank our leader and President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his encouragement throughout this trying period.
I also want to express my appreciation to our uncommon Leader and Senator-Elect, Obong Godswill Akpabio, who has been an immense pillar of support and encouragement to me.”
“Together we are now set to win the forthcoming Governorship Elections in Akwa Ibom State.”
“I appeal to all people who believe in the peace, prosperity and progress of Akwa Ibom State to join hands with me so we can work together to enthrone shared prosperity for the good people of Akwa Ibom State” Obong Akan Udofia concluded.