Reps member offers to work with opponent to develop constituency
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar
The member representing Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Victor Abang has offered to work with his opponent to develop the constituency.
Hon. Abang called on his opponent to put an end to legal battles and work with him to develop the federal constituency.
He made the call in Calabar while reacting to his victory over his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Opponent in the elections petition tribunal.
The tribunal, headed by M. A. Sambo had earlier today dismissed the petition brought by Attah Ochinke of the PDP against the February 25 2023 election of Hon. Victor Abang of the All Progressives Copngress(APC).
The panel had earlier dismissed Ochinke’s petition on technical grounds but the decision was reversed by the Appeal Court in Abuja which ordered the tribunal to look at the matter on merit.
Inviting his PDP opponent to work with him, following his second victory at the tribunal, Hon. Abang said “My bosom friend, Barr. Attah Ochinke is a cerebral lawyer and has done well, fought well but everything that has a beginning also has an end.
“I hope we have reached the end of these legal battles so let’s work together for the good of our Federal constituency.
“All the ideas we have for the development of our constituency, please suggest them to me and I will carry you along and implement them for the benefit of our people”, Hon. Abang said.
Speaking on the judgment, Hon Abang said he is elated for the judgment as it affirms the votes the people of Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency gave to him.
On his plans for his constituency, he said “I will offer robust and effective representation, making sure that the people of Ikom/Boki will be heard at the federal parliament.
“I will advocate for their welfare and progress. In doing my work as a legislator, I will speak to the relevant agencies to see how we can address the problem of the Constituency infrastructure wise”, he said.
