Akpabio’s longtime supporter alleges neglect, exclusion from political appointments
This development comes months after PREMIUM TIMES reported that Patty Etete, a former House of Representatives member, who represented Akpabio’s federal constituency (Ikot Ekpene/ Essien Udim/ Obot Akara Federal Constituency) and a political associate of Mr Akpabio, wrote an open letter to the Senate president expressing grievances over his treatment before subsequently resigning from the APC.
Mr Eyiboh said political participation should be driven principally by conviction, public service and commitment to a party’s ideals rather than expectations of personal reward.
Mr Udo also complained about the changes in the APC’s political structure in Akwa Ibom following Governor Umo Eno’s movement into the party.
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