APC CHIEFTAIN, JAMES INIAMA COMMENDS A'IBOM WOMEN SENSITIZATION TOUR

 

...hails Move to Curb Voter Apathy

By Henshaw NYONG & Mfonobong Ukpong

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. James Iniama, has described the ongoing statewide Women Sensitization Tour on Civic Responsibilities as a timely and commendable initiative by the state government and the ruling party, the APC.

Mr. Iniama made the remark on Wednesday while speaking with newsmen at Mbak Itam, Itu Local Government Secretariat, on the sidelines of the recently concluded Women Sensitization Tour in the area. The event was led by the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, alongside the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki and other top government officials.

The APC chieftain, an estate surveyor and valuer who hails from Itu Local Government Area, noted that the sensitization exercise was a strategic move to properly enlighten women on their civic responsibilities ahead of the forthcoming elections. He stressed that the initiative would significantly reduce voter apathy and enhance women’s participation in the democratic process.

He noted that grassroots-focused tour would empower women with the necessary information about their civic rights and responsibilities, thereby ensuring greater political awareness and engagement. “There will be no excuses of voter apathy. They won’t say they were unable to vote. I must commend the women for the massive turnout. APC is taking the right step at the right time to sensitize voters,” he said.

Mr. Iniama, a former governorship candidate under the defunct Action Congress (AC), also delivered a goodwill message during the programme held at the council headquarters, where he lauded the initiative and pledged his full support towards the success of the exercise in Itu Local Government Area.

The Women Sensitization Programme with the theme “Women ARISE,” focused on key areas including voter registration, party e-registration, National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment, and cooperative development. These were highlighted as critical pillars for enhanced political participation, grassroots mobilisation, and inclusive growth across the state.

The political heavyweight assured that the people of Itu Local Government Area, whom he described as politically conscious and consistently proactive in civic engagement, would once again take the lead in the 2027 general elections by re-electing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress. 

He maintained that Itu people have always been number one in political participation and would demonstrate that strength at the polls through massive support for the APC.