By: Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar
The governor of Cross River state Sen. Bassey Otu, has congratulated the member representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Chief) Victor Bisong Abang, on his election victory and successful commencement of his term at the Low Chamber.
He made the remarks while speaking at the Thanksgiving service held at Akwagom at the weekend.
The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, described Hon. Abang as an example of a man who loves and fears God.
He praised his sacrifices for the work of God, particularly in the Catholic Church.
The governor further disclosed that it was when Hon. Abang stepped down from the APC primaries for the sake of peace that God choose to give it to him.
He called on those who were in court to challenge Hon. Abang’s mandate to have a rethink because it was already ordained that he will complete the term.
Otu praised Hon. Abang’s work in the House of Representatives as the work of a man who thinks about the people.
Earlier, the Bishop of Ogoja Diocese, Bishop Donatus Etim, sent words of congratulations assuring the Member of Parliament that he will continue to uplift the member in prayers.
In his words, “by entrusting you with their votes, the people have expressed their belief in your ability to bring about positive change, uplift their social well being and champion their interests. Do not disappoint them”.
Also in his remarks, the Chief of Staff, Hon Emmanuel Ironbar, said Hon. Victor Abang, popularly called “Mature” by his fans and friends, is a man to be emulated to get the kind of results the member was getting in his life.
“Ironbar said the man worked for God and God is working for him”.
“Mature” who was moved to tears by the massive support of priests, politicians, community leaders, family and friends, pledged that he will give his people quality representation at the House of Representatives.
He said he had already sponsored Two bills for the siting of Federal Educational institutions in Okundi and Ikom within only 67 days in office adding that within a short time, the constituency will be heard across the nation.
Hon. Abang later presented a car to each of the APC Chapter Chairmen of Ikom and Boki also gave several motorcycles to his constituents and led his friends and guests to make donations towards the building of a school within the church premises.
Dignitaries who attended the ceremony included MP, Rt. Hon. Joseph Bassey, Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Odere, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Hon. Abubakar Ewa, Commissioner for Information, Mr. Erasmus Ekpang, Member Representing Boki 1 in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Bette Obi, Gen. Moses Obi (Rtd), Prof. Zana Akpagu, amongst others.
