"I Did Not Come to Be Served, I Came to Serve" – Ab Amani Jojo Tells Ikom/Boki

 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency in the January 16, 2027 House of Representatives election, Hon. Abang Pius Besong AKA Ab Amani Jojo, has promised to prioritise road construction, education, healthcare, employment and economic empowerment if elected.

Jojo made the promises in a message addressed to the people of Ikom/Boki, where he described his ambition as a mission to restore the dignity of the constituency and improve the living conditions of its residents.

He said his decision to seek the House of Representatives seat was not about political titles or personal recognition but about serving the people and addressing the challenges facing their communities.

According to him, farmers in communities such as Bendeghe Afi face difficulties transporting their agricultural produce to markets because of poor road conditions. He also highlighted educational challenges affecting families in Opu, as well as unemployment among young people in Balep.

The PDP candidate said he would push for improved road infrastructure connecting Ikom, Boje, Okundi, Oku, Nkarasi, Ntamante, Wula and Bendeghe, stressing that farmers should be able to transport their produce to markets without unnecessary difficulties.

On education, Jojo promised to attract federal schools, scholarships and vocational centres to the constituency, adding that children from Ikom/Boki should have opportunities to compete with their counterparts in other parts of the country.

He also pledged to work towards providing functional primary healthcare facilities across the wards, particularly to improve access to medical services for pregnant women, mothers and children.

On employment and economic empowerment, Jojo promised to pursue federal employment opportunities, grants for women, and financial support for young people and farmers involved in cocoa, palm and banana production.

He criticised what he described as the presentation of projects such as NDDC solar streetlights and MTN telecommunications masts as personal political achievements, arguing that the constituency needs more direct and sustainable development.

Jojo further promised to provide what he described as a strong voice for Ikom/Boki in Abuja, saying he would use his position to raise the concerns of the constituency before relevant government institutions.

Calling on residents to support his aspiration, the candidate urged voters to protect their votes during the January 16, 2027 election.

He also warned against attempts to influence voters with money or what he described as misleading political claims about development projects.

"We have seen the light, and we want the road. We have seen the mast, and we want jobs," he said.

Jojo maintained that the election should be about the future of the constituency and the opportunities available to its younger generation.

He described himself as a son, brother and voice of the people, promising not to abandon the constituency if elected.

"Our time has come," he declared.

Source: Boki Blog Africa 

Tinubu's 600,000-Vote Target: Egede, Bala Ahmed Engage 11 Aggrieved Cross River Lawmakers

Eleven aggrieved members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have visited the national office of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria, where they paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Innocent Egede, the National Director of Strategic Deployment and Implementation.

The delegation, led by the Majority Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Francis Asuquo, reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu but expressed reservations about extending the same level of political support to other APC candidates in the state, including Governor Bassey Edet Otu.

The lawmakers’ position is reportedly linked to their exclusion from the APC’s ticket arrangements for the forthcoming elections, with some seeking a third term and others a second term. Their grievances stem from the belief that they should also have the opportunity to seek re-election, particularly as the Governor is pursuing a second term.

During the meeting, Hon. Innocent Egede, a strong advocate of the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu, appealed to the lawmakers to reconsider their position and work collectively for all APC candidates in Cross River State.

He emphasised the importance of party unity, strategic coordination and electoral synergy, warning that a divided political front could undermine the party’s overall performance at the polls and potentially affect the President’s electoral fortunes in the state.

Hon. Egede reiterated that the movement’s target is to secure 600,000 votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Cross River State, stressing the need for a united political structure capable of mobilising support across all constituencies.

Following the engagement, Hon. Egede led the lawmakers to meet with Hon. Bala Ahmed, the Director-General of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria. The Director-General also appealed to the aggrieved legislators to reconsider their stance and remain aligned with the broader electoral objectives of the APC.

As part of efforts to address their grievances and strengthen grassroots mobilisation, Hon. Bala Ahmed pledged to integrate the lawmakers into the operational structure of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria National Structure, subject to the directive of Barr. Seyi Tinubu, the movement’s chief founder.

The engagement represents an effort to bridge internal political divisions, reconcile aggrieved party stakeholders and consolidate support for President Tinubu and the APC ahead of the forthcoming elections.

OTHER LAWMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE

The other members of the delegation were:

1. Rt. Hon. Dr. Davies Etta — Deputy Leader, Abi State Constituency.

2. Hon. Egbe Abeng Egbe — Obubra II State Constituency.

3. Hon. Ovat Dickson Agbor — Obubra I State Constituency.

4. Hon. Ashakia Puis Ashaks — Obanliku State Constituency.

5. Hon. Victor Nsa — Calabar South II State Constituency.

6. Hon. Bassey Effiong Bassey — Akpabuyo State Constituency.

7. Hon. Eyo Bassey — Bakassi State Constituency.

8. Hon. Okon Nyong Ewona — Akamkpa I State Constituency.

9. Hon. Mercy Akpama — Yakurr II State Constituency.

10. Hon. Kingsley Ntui — Etung State Constituency.

The meeting underscored the importance of political reconciliation, stakeholder engagement and coordinated grassroots mobilisation in advancing the re-election agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and strengthening the APC’s electoral prospects in Cross River State.