Youth groups in the oil rich Niger
Delta have declared their solidarity with the PDP led Government under Deacon
Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom State.
The groups recently converged in Port
Harcourt, Rivers State in an emergency stakeholders meeting to discuss on the
position of the youth leaders in the region ahead of 2019.
The meeting was attended by over 100 youth
groups and agreed to work together under the umbrella of United Niger Delta
Youths For Udom Emmanuel.
In their communiqué, they said.that
are overwhelmed by the enormous achievements of Governor Udom Emmanuel in less
than four years in office.
“We leaders of the groups present
here ranging from Non Violence advocacy groups, Ex freedom fighters, Pacifist
groups, Faith base organizations, Non Governmental Organizations, Socio
Cultural groups, Activists, Community and Grassroot organizations with
formidable structures across the states of the Niger Delta Region.
“Also included are representatives
from the 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State have resolved to come
together under the umbrella of United Niger Delta Youths for Udom Emmanuel.
“We have decided to bring together
our knowledge and political dexterity to the table with a view to campaign and
deliver the performing Governor of Akwa Ibom and the PDP come 2019.
“Deacon Emmanuel Udom who is youth
friendly Governor had worked hand in glove with our very own Onofiok Akpan Luke
to reposition Akwa Ibom State as they steadily deliver on their campaign
promises with focus and precision.
“Udom's priority of turning Akwa
Ibom to an industrial hub is unparalleled even as he resuscitates ailing and
moribund establishments as well as erecting new industries in the health,
utility, agric sectors etc which has created thousands of job opportunities for
our teeming youths.
“Also in wealth creation, economic
transformation, revenue generation an so on and so forth.
“The Governor's reforms and policies
are largely responsible for the sustained peaceful environment that has
triggered the influx of investors into the state, coupled with the
infrastructural developments ongoing across the length and breadth of the
state.
“They say, when the righteous rule ,
the people rejoice, Gov Udom's choice is a Divine Mandate indeed, as he rights
the wrongs of the past.
“We are not only impressed with him
and his team, but comfortable with his leadership style.
“He is exemplary in prudent
management of resources, investing the State resources in the sectors they're
most needed with optimum result, constantly consulting with stakeholders in
every field and projects, as he believes in the people who gave him the mandate
to lead them.
“Udom is humble, transparent and
operates on open door policy. It is for the purpose the National leaders of the
various groups have directed the state chapter Coordinators to endorse these
novel Initiative.
“We condemn in strong term every
illegal and underhand approach to disrupt status quo with the aim to gain power
through the back door.
“ No amount of intimidation can
coerce us against our choice. We have a lot to achieve with Udom and the PDP
government from every level.
“We are advocates of regional
integration, we believe this will be achieved with a PDP government at the
region.
“In the days ahead we will unfold
our strategic road map working with the campaign organisation and other notable
outfits to win landslide in 2019, general elections” The Communique read in
part
The groups said that there is no
room for APC in Akwa Ibom and other part of the region.
The group stated that in the days ahead, they
will mobilise people of Akwa Ibom, state coordinators, LGA's, wards and unit
coordinators as members will emerge from all the groups that have endorsed this
alliance.
The Communique was signed by Amb
AniekanAbasi Paulinus for Niger Delta Ex agitators.(Akwa Ibom Chapter), Hon Adams David Akpabio for Coalition of Niger
Delta Youth Leaders( Akwa Ibom Chapter) and Comrade Asuquo Ebot.( Niger Delta
Youth Alliance for Development.
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