In the spirit of Easter, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh , Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, hosted stakeholders, Chapter and Ward Executives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Ibeno Local Government Area to a warm celebration at his Upenekang residence on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
At the gathering, the federal lawmaker extended his appreciation to the party faithful with generous gifts of bags of rice and cash. Hon. Etteh expressed gratitude for their unwavering support and prayers.
Hon. Okpolupm Etteh , Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency
He charged the people to remain steadfast in their support of Governor Umo Eno’s A.R.I.S.E. Agenda, which he described as the cornerstone to the continued progress and prosperity of the Federal Constituency.
Hon. Etteh further appealed to the people to always show respect to constituted authorities and urged unwavering support for the unity-focused governance of Governor Umo Eno.
During the event, Hon. Etteh took the opportunity to present a comprehensive midterm scorecard of his achievements, highlighting his commitment to infrastructure, youth empowerment, education, and healthcare development across the constituency.
The tone for the event was set by Hon. Uko Ikoabasi, Ibeno Chapter Chairman of the PDP, who welcomed attendees and commended Hon. Etteh for his dedication to party unity and grassroots engagement.
In her goodwill message, the Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Council, Mrs. Glory Ekah, thanked Hon. Etteh for his magnanimity and consistent efforts toward the welfare of the people.
Elder Ikoedem Ekong, the State Commissioner for Manpower Development, lauded the federal lawmaker’s unrelenting commitment to the Akwa Ibom Project, especially the development of Ibeno.
He urged the people to also seize opportunities such as the ongoing online contract registration portal introduced by the state government.
Other speakers at the event, including Hon. Joshua Mkpat and Grace Ekpe-Nko, commended Hon. Etteh for his selfless service and impactful representation.
They lauded his consistent engagement with stakeholders and his developmental strides across the four LGAs of the Federal Constituency, maintaining that the Easter celebration has reaffirmed Hon. Etteh’s bond with the grassroots.
Meanwhile, the event was held simultaneously in ONNA and Eket Local Government Areas, where Hon. Etteh’s Campaign Director General, Obong Kingsley Mbre, in the company of Hon. Ekanem Willie, represented him.
In the ONNA, the packages were delivered to the leadership of the party at the party office in Ndon Eyo, where the Chapter Chairman of the party, Hon. Kingsley Johnny, lauded Rep. Etteh for keeping faith with the party, and assured him of the continuous support of the PDP in ONNA.
He expressed the party’s satisfaction with his representation at the National Assembly and urged him to continue in his good works.
Others who spoke included Barr. Akaniyene Edem, the Ward Chairman of Oniong East, Mr. Okon Peter, who spoke on behalf of all the Ward Chairmen in the 15 Wards of ONNA, and Mrs. Ubong Adiakpan, all commended his thoughtfulness and generosity.
At the party Secretariat in Eket, where the items were received on behalf of the party leadership in Eket by the Chapter Secretary, Elder Samuel Okon, who appreciated the lawmaker for the gesture.