Poverty Worsening In Akwa ibom Despite Huge Allocations, Says LP Guber Candidate

With barely two months to the commencement of the general elections on January 16, 2027, one of the gubernatorial contenders in Akwa Ibom State, Akparawa Michael Bush, of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed dismay that one of the leading oil states in the Niger Delta region with huge monthly allocations is still bereft of serious development projects.

He noted that despite the trillions of naira flowing monthly into the state since the removal of fuel subsidy, and the cash pushed to the sub -nationals for development, Akwa Ibom is still reeling under poverty, starvation and youth unemployment.

He, therefore, assured the citizens of 100% delivery of tangible dividends of democracy if elected into office as governor in the forthcoming polls early next year.

Bush made the declaration while unfolding the Agenda for the State as contained in his manifesto which he presented during a media briefing at the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat, Information Drive, Uyo.

According to him, the present government under Governor Eno, has not done enough in terms of project delivery, judging from the humongous financial windfall since the inception of the administration in 2023.

The alleged under – performance, Bush maintained, has continually subjected the citizens to abject poverty on a daily basis, resulting in large percentage of the population being poor, alongside the minority rich political class.

According to him, “Akwa Ibom State has been blessed by God, and remaining poor is an error due to the abysmal performance by the administration.”

“Why should a people created to dwell in the land flowing with milk and honey languish in this much self inflicted perpetual pain and misery?,” he queried, assuring that he was the alternative choice to make the difference.

“I am here to inform you that by God’s grace, I am the Labour Party 2027 Governorship standard -bearer in our State. I am completely ready and totally prepared for this contest, nobody and nothing can stop me. And for effect I make bold to declare that I am in the current cycle among the most qualified for this all important job,” he stressed.

Bush, however, pledged to run an open and all inclusive government where every citizen will have equal access to the occupant of the seat of power, devoid of intimidation and embarrassment.

Describing himself as “a doer, patriot and thinker,” Bush reaffirmed that while in office as Governor, “I will receive, connect, bless, promote and protect all and sundry irrespective of age, gender or race,” pledging to remain as “the number one Receptionist.”