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By Inemesit Amos
The Paramount Ruler of Uyo, His Royal Majesty, Edidem Sylvanus Effiong Okon, JP has expressed optimism that Uyo Senatorial District should give female a chance for the 2023 general election.
The Royal Father made this assertion in his palace during the visit of Uyo Senatorial District candidate under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Princess (Dr.) Victoria Ibokette recently.
The seventh Paramount Ruler of Uyo acknowledged that Uyo has not produced a female Senator, said that it is time for justice to be done to the female folk, “This is the first time that Uyo Senatorial District considers a female to represent us in the Red Chambers of the National Assembly. I would love to see Princess Victoria Ibokette emerge as Senator for Uyo Senatorial District”.
He called on the well-meaning members of the Senatorial District to rally round Princess Victoria Ibokette by giving her maximum support to emerging victorious noted that women make good managers of men and resources, “I want to call on members of our Senatorial District to canvass for support for her victory at the poll”.
Responding, Uyo Senatorial District candidate under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Princess (Dr.) Victoria Ibokette thanked the royal father for his goodwill, promised to use her experience, exposure and education to bring dividends of democracy to bear in the Senatorial District. She acknowledged the contributions of men who have occupied the office, maintained that she will harness her goodwill to attract development to the area.
Present at the visit among them were the Gubernatorial Candidate of ADC, Arc Ezekiel Nyaetok, His Deputy, James Udoma and supporters as the royal father gave her the royal blessing.
