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…As Ekefre Indicates Interest to Run
By Our Correspondent
The State Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom State, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan; an elder statesman and a PDP chieftain in Eket Senatorial District, Elder Ben Udobia; former Nigerian Ambassador to Russia, HE Ambassador Asam Asam in their separate meetings extoled the sterling qualities of the Senate, Eket Senatorial district hopeful, the Hon Board member 1 of the State Secondary Education Board, Pastor Dr. Markfre Ekefre and described him as a man of impeccable character who has contributed immensely to the growth of Akwa Ibom State in many ramifications. The duo gave him their fatherly advice and prayed for his success in the race, “Eket Senatorial District needs a sound person who has the interest of the people at heart to represent them at the Senate”.
Earlier in his speech, the Eket Senatorial district hopeful, Pastor Dr. Markfre 
Ekefre thanked the PDP elder statesmen for opening the doors of their houses for him. He particularly thanked the state chairman of the ruling PDP for always playing a fatherly role in the discharge of his duties especially, since his assumption of office as the state chairman of the party in the state.
Dr. Ekefre explained that his determination to contest for the Senate seat for Eket Senatorial District come 2023 was borne out of a sincere desire to serve the people and using his connections to attract better deals to the people of the senatorial district.
Ekefre further submitted that his presence at the Senate will certainly change the narrative of leadership to the people as he will bring unprecedented development to his people, the State and bring glory to the Eket Senatorial District if he is supported to excel to the Senate come 2023. The visit was accompanied by a cross section of his supporters.
