…as Chapter, 10 Ward Executives collapse into LP in Ibesikpo Asutan
By Ekanem Iniko
Chapter Chairman, Mr. Nsikan Emmanuel Udo and members of his executive, as well as entire ten (10) Ward Chairmen and executives, have resigned from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Ibesikpo Asutan local government area of Akwa Ibom State.
Speaking yesterday on behalf of other defectors, the erstwhile ADC chapter Chairman, Mr. Nsikan at a meeting said they decided to leave their former party in solidarity with their leader, Mr. Ikakke Bassey, who resigned penultimate week from the ADC.
“Our leader, Mr. Ikakke Bassey is the one who brought the ADC to Ibesikpo Asutan local government area. He’s also been the sole financier of the party”, Mr. Nsikan noted while explaining the rationale behind their decision to leave the party.
He continued “Today, you all know the problems and issues in the ADC both at the national and state levels, and why our leader decided to quit the party. Therefore, as his core and loyal supporters, we have to follow him to wherever he’s going to.
Besides, as we speak, he’s our sole candidate for the Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 national assembly election. We’re all aware of his lofty plans and programmes for all of us. His defection has brought an end to ADC in Ibesikpo Asutan hence, we all have to join the Labour Party en masse”.
It could be recalled that Ikakke Bassey who is aspiring for the Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives had last week, resigned from the ADC.
In his resignation letter to his Ward Chairman, Mr. Ikakke had cited irreconcilable issues and the need for him to press on for his 2027 national assembly aspiration.
“However, the lingering crises at the national level of the Party, coupled with the inability of the State leadership to present a coordinated front, and the persistent division in approach to critical issues, have made it increasingly difficult to pursue a united and effective political course. As someone committed to purposeful leadership and structured progress, I believe that a cohesive platform is essential to deliver meaningful representation to our people.
Consequently, I wish to inform my supporters, stakeholders, and the good people of Uyo Federal Constituency that I will be taking my ambition for the House of Representatives in 2027 to another political platform, which will be announced in due course. I urge you all to remain steadfast and resolute. Our journey is far from over, and together, we are certain to attain the Green Chambers in 2027.
Let me reaffirm that my vision remains unchanged and sacrosanct—Human Capacity Development through strategic legislation and effective representation that directly impacts on the provision of jobs, quality education, high-level skills/digital transformation, and enterprise development. This vision is bigger than any platform; it is a commitment to our people and the future we deserve”, noted Mr Ikakke in his letter resigning from the ADC, a copy of which was sighted by our correspondent.
