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I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH - GOV. AKPABIO

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gov_akpabioThe governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, beat his chest in apparent satisfaction of his stewardship as the governor of the state, declaring “In the last eight years I have run the race, fought a good fight of faith and I am set to complete my course.”

The governor, who will bowing out of government house on the 29th of May, also called on the people of the state to find comfort in the shared commitment to unity and also to find strength in a common aspiration for a greater state.

Akpabio stated this in a radio and television broadcast to mark this year’s Easter celebration, adding that those who seek to divide the state with politics should be reminded that Christ said it was through loving one another that one can prove himself as being a true disciple.

Reminding the people that the lessons of Easter inspire people to make sacrifices for the unity and progress of the state and nation, he prayed that the life and teachings of Jesus Christ inspire the people to strive for a world knit together by love, and a state bonded in brotherhood and a nation united in diversity.
He said: “As Easter stands out as a perfect example of unconditional love, let us give unconditional love to our neighbors and share love with the less privileged.

“Let us think in terms of what we can do for our State and not what the State can do for us. Let us think in terms of justice, fairness and equity in this season of politics.
“In the last eight years I have run the race, fought a good fight of faith and I am set to complete my course. In all these years, I have sought to let all Akwa Ibom people come together not as Ibibio or Annang or Oro but as brothers and sisters and children of God. I have sought to let the example of Christ’s love for us remain the foundation of our unity”.

Continuing, Akpabio said: “The lesson of Easter was recently brought home to Nigerians by the statesmanlike action of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, when he opted to concede the Presidential election in the public interest even before the announcement of the final result.
“By this act, Mr. President has resurrected morality, good conscience, patriotism and goodwill for our country. I commend Mr. President for this powerful national lesson during this season of love and sacrifice and I must admit that he lived up to his vow that no ambition was worth anybody’s blood”

Akpabio however called on the people of the state remember this and to prepare to elect the next governor of the state come April 11, noting that the true Akwa Ibom spirit of loyalty was tested in the presidential election.

“As we go out to vote, let us remember that what is sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander. Let us show love to our brothers and sisters from Eket Senatorial District by giving them the opportunity to taste what we from Uyo and Ikot Ekpene Senatorial Districts have tasted already.

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