Hon.Ukwe and CY for chairman 2024

BEHOLD THE ABAK JAK IBOKO NJEN MANIFESTO

In their bids to address critical areas bedevilling Abak Local Government Area and citizens, the aspirations of Hon. Augustine Edem and Mr. Cyril Udosen as the Executive Chairman and Vice Chairman of Abak seeks to give medas touch to the daily yearnings of the people.

As you read through the pages of this superior blueprints themed "PROGRESS & UNITY" you'll see the plans lined up by the duo to be delivered to Abak people after their election on the 5th of October, 2024.

Ladies and gentlemen, behold the "Abak Jak Iboko Njen" manifesto.

Nativity Congratulations
Our able bouncing Senator Ekpenyong Asuquo

On behalf of organization Nigeria,

We say thank you for always standing by our Grand Commander,

The president of the Senate, federal republic of Nigeria,
Chief Dr Godswill Obot Akpabio ,con.

We wish you a progressive accomplishment through out your days on earth.

A BRIDGED PROFILE OF
MR. CYRIL DAVID UDOSEN

Mr. Cyril David Udosen was born on 29th May, 1985 and hails from Ibanang Village, Ediene Clan,Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

*EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND*

~ Mr. Cyril David Udosen obtained his FSLC at Sifon International Nursery/Primary School, Abak.

~ W.A.S.C Universal Secondary School, Manta Abak.

~ B.ED Guidance/ Counseling, University of calabar Cross River State.

POLITICAL/BUSINESS CAREER

Mr. Cyril David Udosen as an active Politician/Business Man who has played pivotal roles in several political and socio- political associations with tremendous results.

He his currently the Operational Manager of Magdy Marine and Logistics Limited.

Mr. Cyril Udosen of Ibanang Village, has an unquenchable passion in Humanitarian Services and preaching of the Holy Word of God.

He is married to Mrs. Udeme Cyril Udosen.

ABRIDGED PROFILE OF
HON. AUGUSTINE ANTHONY EDEM (KSM)

Hon. Augustine Anthony Edem was born on 4th November, 1972 and hails from Ikot Imoh Village in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

*EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND*

~ Hon Augustine Anthony Edem obtained his FSLC at Abak International Nursery/Primary School, Oku Abak in 1983

~ W.A.S.C Queen of Apostles Seminary, Afaha Obong in 1990

~ Ordinary National Diploma OND) Public Finance,University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in 1995

~ BSC Political Science/ Public Administration, University of Uyo in 2014

Hon. Augustine Anthony Edem (KSM) as an active politician has played pivotal roles in several political and socio- political associations with tremendous results including the followings:

1. CHAIRMANSHIP CANDIATE UNPP - 2003

2. COUNCILLOR
Midim Ward 2, Abak Local Government Area Akwa Ibom State.
2008-2011

3. FORMER WARD SECRETARY UNDP

4. FORMER CHAPTER SECRETARY
APC Abak Chapter 2022-2024

5. CHAIRMANSHIP CANDIATE
APC Chairmanship candidate 2024

6. PRESIDENT
Chris Okorie Vanguard (COVAN)

7. PRESIDENT
Abek Ked Initiative

8. PRESIDENT
Abak International Nursery and Primary School Alumni

9. FORMER PRESIDENT
Catholic Youth's organization of Nigeria, Abak Parish

10. PRESIDENT
St. John Pro-cathedral Laity Council, Abak

11. Knight of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, Knight of St. Molumba (KSM)

12. PRESIDENT
Class of 84 Queen of Apostles Seminary Alumni

13. Member Afe Nto Midim

14. Coordinator Grassroot Mobilization Movement

15. FORMER CHAPTER SECRETARY
Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum (ADF) 2022-2024

Hon. Augustine Anthony Edem is a leader and is always ready to render service to humanity.

He Has Bagged numerous Meritorious Awards / Recognitions both Local and National.
They include:

1. Best performing Councillor by Ikot Imoh Council , 2010.

2. Excellence Award by Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, Abak Parish,2008,2012,2020.

3. Excellence Award on Outstanding Leadership by Movement of the People (MOP) , 2024.

4. Atuekong Ikot Imoh by Nnung Otu Family

5. Award of Excellence by the Catholic Men organization (C.M.O), Abak.

6. Philanthropic Award by Federated Abak Students.

7. Excellence Award for Good Leadership by Abak Students Association

8. Humanitarian Services award by St. Vincent De Paul Society, 2010.

9. Communion/Faith Ambassador by the Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene, 2024

Hon. Augustine Anthony Edem (KSM) of Ikot Imoh, Village has an unquenchable passion in Humanitarian Services and preaching of the Holy Word of God.

He is married with a lovely child.

SOLIDARITY VANGUARD FOR AUGUSTINE EDEM & CYRIL UDOSEN 2024 INAUGURATED

The Solidarity Vanguard for Augustine Edem & Cyril Udosen 2024 ahead of the forthcoming local government elections, was formally inaugurated on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Tilapia Island Resort, Abak.

Key appointments include:

- Evang. Ekikere Charles - Director-General
- Ambassador Regal Ibokette. MOL - Secretary-General

Three representatives from each ward across the 12 wards in the council area were also inaugurated.

Mr. Augustine Edem emerged candidate of the APC following a highly contested fair and credible primaries, and would alongside his running mate, Mr. Cyril Udosen stand out as invincible duo, considering their widespread acceptability.

In his inaugural address, Ibokette, the newly appointed Chief Scribe stated, " Solidarity Vanguard is an Initiative designed to garner support for the APC in the upcoming council elections. This platform would also serve as a spring board for the Augustine/Cyril campaign. We are determined on a door-to-door campaign, taking the message of effective grassroot governance to the rural communities, market place, worship centres, and other public places."

On behalf of the Chairmanship candidate, Cyril Udosen, the Vice Chairmanship candidate, appreciated the teeming crowd for defying the rains and turning out en masse. He noted that such show of solidarity is an indication that Abak people need a vibrant leadership that could fulfill manifestos, as well as improving their general wellbeing. He promised the people that his Chairmanship candidate and himself is a selfless synergy to deliver people-centric governance.

Speaking, Mr Aniekan Japhet of Ediene clan while declaring his total support to the group appreciated the brainchild, Solidarity Vanguard, urging members to hold firm on the platform. He called on Abak people to rally support for APC, in other to benefit from a new era of inclusiveness.

In a similar development, Mr. Joseph Udonkwo of Otoro clan reeled out economic challenges that have bedeviled Abak people, which the APC leadership is determined to solve for the benefit of all. He urged members to be committed to the course as power is returning to the electorate through the credibility of the APC candidate.

Comrade Erikan Udo-Otu who spoke on behalf of Abak clan emphasized the need for sensible strategies and sensitization in other to win the forthcoming election.

In separate remarks, others who spoke at the event described Augustine Edem as a servant leader needed for rural transformation, security, gender inclusiveness, youth employment, and robust empowerment. They noted that his leadership will address the vacuum challenging the economic stability and healthy living of the Abak community.

Mr. Nsikan Umana described Augustine Edem as a God-fearing leader with impeccable integrity and the most experienced candidate in the forthcoming local government elections, having served as a councillor representing Midim people.

Solidarity Vanguard pledged to employ all peaceful and legitimate means, including intensive mobilisation, among the vast downtrodden to ensure the election of Augustine Edem and Cyril Udosen as Executive Chairman and Vice Chairman, Abak LGA. They promised that Edem's administration will drive positive change and foster a sense of community and unity in the council area.

They urged members of Solidarity Vanguard to be law abiding by observing the official time-table for the elections while looking up to updates from the APC Campaign Committee.

The meeting came to an end at 6:28pm with a call for prayer for the candidates by the Director-General of SOLIDARITY VANGUARD, Evang. Ekikere Charles.

THE SECRETARIAT,
SOLIDARITY VANGUARD
19/08/24

Hon Ukwe ye CY

My dear good people of Abak Local Government Area,

I trust God you are doing well in your respective enclaves.

As your treasured member whom you trusted with your votes in the last general elections to represent you in the National Assembly in the House of Representatives, I deemed it highly appropriate and necessary to address you at this time considering the different narratives from different quarters regarding the authentic Chairmanship Candidate of our great Party, All Progressives Congress, APC, Abak Local Government Area.

It is no longer in doubt, that our amiable LGA has gained prominence and unprecedented relevance in the polity, politics and governance in Nigeria and Akwa Ibom State in particular due to the unparalleled performance in all legislative angles and engagements in the last one year in office.

This I intend to sustain until your votes say otherwise.

In the last 48 hours, I have been inundated with calls and messages from well meaning Nigerians, sons and daughters of Abak LGA, especially, those living in the diaspora; all seeking to know who is the candidate of APC in the upcoming Local Government elections.

It is on the strength of the immediate last paragraph that I am compelled to make this clarification in order to put to rest the agitation in the minds of many of our admirers who believe so much in our style of open and inclusive leadership ideology.

Currently, our dear country, Nigeria operates a representative democracy that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended empowers Political Parties to sponsor candidates in any election. This is so, because the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended does not recognise Independent Candidacy.

Recalled, on the 3rd of August, 2024, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Akwa Ibom State Chapter ably led by Obong Stephen Leo Ntokekpo and his State Executive Council organised a very transparent Direct Primary Election to elect chairmanship candidates and councillorship candidates across the 31 LGAs in the State and the candidates that emerged successfully through the will of the people were accordingly transmitted to Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission, AKISIEC for documentation.

As contained in AKISIEC Local Government Elections Timetable, the Personal Particulars of nominated candidates forwarded to AKISIEC by political parties intended to participate in the election were published on the 13th of August, 2024 in all AKISIEC offices across the 31 LGAs.

In Abak Local Government Area, the name of Hon. Augustine Edem and Hon. Cyril Udosen were published as Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship candidates respectively with 12 Councillorship candidates as well.

Therefore, anyone who is in doubt of the authentic Chairmanship candidate for Abak Local Government Area may wish to check the notice board of AKISIEC.

It is on this note I will appeal to all the aspirants one more time to show sportsmanship and rally round and galvanise support for APC to emerge victorious in the upcoming election.

Thank you for your time.

Hon. Clement Jimbo, MHR, MNIQS
Deputy Chairman, National Planning and Economic Development and Political Leader, APC, Abak Local Government Area.

CELEBRATING A MILESTONE IN PUBLIC SERVICE

Earlier today, the APC preferred chairmanship candidate, Hon. Augustine Anthony Edem, and his Vice Chairman, Mr. Cyril David Udosen, joined Elder Ezekiel Udofa at The Apostolic Church, Abak Ikot, for a thanksgiving celebration marking his remarkable 35 years of dedicated service to the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service.

This significant milestone is a testament to Elder Udofa's unwavering commitment, integrity, and selfless contributions to the development of Akwa Ibom State. His leadership and experience have been a beacon of hope and inspiration to many.

The event was a fitting tribute to Elder Udofa's tireless efforts, and we are honored to have celebrated with him. We wish him continued blessings, wisdom, and strength as he continues to serve.

FOOTBALL FOR UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT

Today, the Abak APC preferred chairmanship candidate, Hon. Augustine Anthony Edem, and his Vice chairmanship candidate, Mr. Cyril David Udosen, showed their support for grassroots development by gracing the novelty football competition organized by the councillorship candidate of Abak Urban ward 2, Mr. Nsikak Johnson Sandy, at Government Primary School Onuk Ukpom village in Abak.

The event brought together talented young footballers from the community, promoting unity, teamwork, and healthy competition. It was a wonderful display of sportsmanship and skill.

Hon. Augustine Anthony Edem and Mr. Cyril David Udosen's presence demonstrated their commitment to supporting community initiatives and empowering the youth.

Kudos to Mr. Nsikak Johnson Sandy for organizing this fantastic event