Sen. Ita Enang, a former presidential aide, stated on Sunday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was ready to host Sens. Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima for their presidential rally in Akwa Ibom.
The demonstration will take place on January 12, according to Enang, who announced this while meeting with representatives from each ward in the state's Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area.
According to him, the gathering of all the wards and units in the Ibiono Ibom LGA was a part of efforts to organise the party in anticipation of a huge turnout at the presidential rally.
Enang, President Muhammadu Buhari's most recent senior special assistant on Niger Delta Affairs, noted that the campaign materials were also prepared.
He lists the following as examples: handbills, t-shirts, caps, and other apparel that bears Tinubu/insignia Shettima's and has been disseminated.
“I am so impressed and excited at the level of reception for APC in Ibiono Ibom; wards and units, because for a while there was a feeling that APC was in disarray.
“Yes, there was that feeling but we have been able to calm the people and assure them that we are together.
“We have distributed our campaign materials, distributed the caps carrying an inscription of Tinubu, Shettima, and Sen. Ita Enang, we have distributed the t-shirts and wears.
“We have enlightened the people that when they go to vote, they should vote for APC.
“We have appraised them that all things being equal, the party’s presidential kick-off will be on Jan. 12 and further information will be given as to that effect.
“We have also mobilised the people to come out and received our presidential candidates and at that venue, we will also know other candidates for other offices,” Enang said.
Enang, who is also the Director of the Parliamentarians Directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council in Akwa Ibom added that he had unified both aspirants and candidates, who contested for the house of assembly and house of representatives.
He urged other party faithful in the state to step up mobilisation for the presidential campaign rally to ensure victory for the APC. (NAN)