The Arewa Movement For Actionable Change (AMFAC) had thrown its weight behind the Akwa Ibom State, Governor Udom Emmanuel, to contest the 2023 Presidential election.
Spokesperson of the group, Comrade Sabitu Magaji, in a statement yesterday in Abuja, said that Governor Emmanuel has the capacity to turn challenges facing Nigeria around.
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He said that Nigeria needs visionary and dynamic leadership to take Nigeria out of its present challenging of economic and insecurity situation to ensure good governance in the country.
He said that the Akwa Ibom governor has all the ability, knowledge and experience to turn around the country’s economy and combat insecurity challenges.
“In a society where the bond between leadership and followership is at an all-time low, and one in which a divide exists within the polity. It is important to bring in an experienced man who has bridged the gap of both worlds.
“With his experience in financial institution, and his years as governor of Akwa Ibom state, Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel’s leadership is a testimony to the fact that when vision, pragmatism and experience meet at a junction, great things are inevitable.
“The people of Akwa ibom can testify to his excellent style of leadership. As he transformed Akwa Ibom into one of the richest states in the country with a GDP of $11 billion,” he said.
Magaji said that despite his remarkable achievements which cuts across different sectors, the governor still maintains a close relationship with the people, going as far as the doorsteps of villages and wards.
He added, “As 2023 election is fast approaching, there have been a lot of uncertainties in the upcoming general elections, the current state of the nation needs a progressive and innovative mind to take over the affairs of the Country. A man like Governor Udom with such a great reputation and track record shouldn’t be in the back seat.”
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