A former member of the House of Representatives in Akwa Ibom State, Chief Nduese Essien, has applauded the developmental strides of Governor Udom Emmanuel, but called for a stop to the yearly celebration of the state’s creation, describing it as a total waste of funds.
He said Governor Udom’s achievements in various infrastructural development projects, like the just commissioned 10-lane road, the industries, the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene road and several other road projects in the state speak volumes.
Chief Nduese, however, noted that the governor would have done more but for various distractions caused by his perennial antagonists,and called on Akwa Ibom people to reduce the level of distraction in the remaining period of his tenure to enable him complete the projects to the benefit of the state.
The political leader of Eket who was absent during the 35th celebration of the state creation, said anniversary celebration is not one of his priorities, stressing that the state was created for development and not for the yearly celebration.
