NDC UNVEILS HOUSE OF REPS CANDIDATE FOR IKOT ABASI/MKPAT ENIN/EASTERN OBOLO
By Edidiong Umoetor
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has officially unveiled Hon. Engr. Ubong Idemudo as its candidate for the Ikot Abasi/Mkpat Enin/Eastern Obolo Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The unveiling ceremony, which took place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the party’s new office along Ibekwe Road, Ikot Abasi, also featured the commissioning of the office facility donated by the candidate.
Speaking at the event, the NDC State Chairman, Dr. Bassey Willie, said the party was poised to provide credible leadership and good governance to Akwa Ibom people in 2027.
In his remarks, the federal constituency candidate, Hon. Engr. Ubong Idemudo, described the NDC as “the only credible alternative that will win elections in 2027 and deliver good governance to the people.”
He commended the leadership of the party at both national and state levels, particularly the State Chairman, Dr. Bassey Willie, and the party’s Governorship Candidate, Rt. Hon. Dr. Michael Enyong, popularly known as Babantan, for providing visionary direction.
Engr. Idemudo called on party faithful, stakeholders and supporters across Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin and Eastern Obolo LGAs to rally behind the NDC and vote for all candidates of the party in the 2027 polls.
He assured constituents of people-oriented representation that will address their needs in infrastructure, youth empowerment, and economic development.
The event also witnessed the presence of other NDC candidates and party leaders including Engr. Frank Okon, Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District Candidate; Comrade Samuel Gogo Adasi, Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo State Constituency Candidate; Comrade George Nta, Mkpat Enin State Constituency Candidate; and Engr. Nsikan Matthew, Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District Chairman.
Also present were members of the State and LGA Executives of the party.
The State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Edidiong Umoetor, in a statement, said the unveiling marked a major milestone in the party’s grassroots mobilization drive ahead of 2027.
