Effiong Bob Appointed Chairman Of PDP Peace Committee In Akwa Ibom

Senator Effiong Bob has been appointed as the chairman of an 11-man reconciliation committee to reconcile aggrieved stakeholders in the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP,) in Akwa Ibom State.

The committee is especially directed at reconciling members who were aggrieved over the conduct and outcome of the recent PDP nomination process.

The state chairman of the party, Mr Aniekan Akpan said the committee was constituted to help foster peace and increase the bond among the PDP stakeholders in the state.

Other members of the panel include Mr Imo Ibokette, Ambassador Assam Assam, Senator Aloysius Etok, Mr Uwem Ekanem, Senator Emmanuel Ibokessien, Dr Ekaette Ebong Okon, Sir Michael Essang, Mr Udo Kierian Akpan, Prof. Imaobong Akpan and Mr Okon Okon.

Inaugurating the committee Mr Aniekan Akpan acknowledged the existence of divergent concerns and grievances among some members of the party and expressed the party’s interest to address issues of disagreements adding that the umbrella of the party is big enough to cover everyone.

“After the primaries, our party candidates emerged while others did not win the party’s tickets. This may have caused them and their supporters to feel bad and perhaps discouraged.”

“We value our members and we love to continue as one big family always this is why we thought it necessary to set up this Committee and we are sure that the committee will achieve the goals and objectives which the Party is out to achieve.

 “As a party, we have a responsibility to reach out to everyone who holds a differing opinion from the outcome of the event, encourage them and help them restore their bearings as respected party men and women in the big umbrella family.

“We also need to reinvigorate their faith, hope and confidence in the PDP as the only party that holds a better future for them and the sustainable peace, development and prosperity of Akwa Ibom State”, he said.

Responding, the chairman of the Akwa Ibom State PDP Reconciliation Committee, Senator Effiong Bob, appreciated the PDP in Akwa Ibom State  for the opportunity to serve, assuring the Party of the committee’s readiness to do its best in ensuring due reconciliation of divergent interests and foster unity in the party.

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