2027: Hogan Vows To End Absentee Representation In Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency,   Ededem Hogan has pledged to end what he described as “absentee representation” if elected to the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.

Hogan made the pledge on Sunday while addressing the general meeting of Esop Ndito Efik Eburutu Abuja.

He said his priority would be to ensure that constituents had access to their representative and that their concerns were adequately presented at the National Assembly.

According to him, the era of representatives being inaccessible to their constituents should end.

“The time has come to end business-as-usual representation. The time has come to raise the standard of representation in the Green Chamber.

“The era of absentee representation must come to an end,” he said.

Hogan said he would establish constituency offices across Akpabuyo, Bakassi and Calabar South to provide channels through which constituents could submit complaints, petitions, proposals and requests for intervention.

“These offices will not exist merely as signposts; they will serve as active points of contact through which constituents can submit complaints, petitions, proposals and requests for intervention,” he said.

He also promised to provide regular reports on his activities in the National Assembly and maintain continuous engagement with constituents at home and in the diaspora.

Hogan said his candidacy was based on his desire to bring his professional experience in international development to bear on the representation of the constituency.

He said he had more than 25 years of experience working on programmes covering education, healthcare, governance and community development.

He urged residents of the constituency to participate actively in the 2027 electoral process.