The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Akwa Ibom south senatorial district, Hon Ekong Sampson has said that zoning remains the best option to sustain peace, stability and justice in the area.
Sampson, a former chairman of Mkpat Enin local government who later represented the people in Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly and an immediate past Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deepsea port said he is committed to the establishment of Maritime University in Oron if elected as a senator.
Speaking to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday, Sampson said the zoning arrangements of the senatorial district favour his candidacy as such decision emanated from the convention of his people.
He said Akwa Ibom South senatorial district has different ethnic groups such as Oro, Obolo, Ekid, Ibeno and Ibibio adding that zoning will ensure that all the ethnic nationalities will have their turn to represent the people in the Senate.
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“Akwa South senatorial district has two major issues bothering on environment and oil. As a former Commissioner for Environment and later Economic Development and Ibom Deepsea port, I know that the Ibom Deepsea port will change the economy of Akwa Ibom state and I will champion this cause in the Red Chambers
“One of my desires is to ensure that the premier Maritime Academy in Oron is upgraded to full fledge Maritime University through legislation”.
He disclosed that the cornerstone of his campaign is character, competence and integrity adding that he is more qualified to represent the people in senate.
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