Sensor Newspaper

The people of Obio Ndot community, Oruk Anam Local Government Area, last weekend gathered at their village square and elected a new village head to pilot the affairs of the community.
The election which saw the emergence of Chief Idongesit Item, a young dynamic and God fearing candidate was said to be most peaceful in the history of the village in recent times.
Elected by the three family heads of Ikot Essien, Ikot Obong and Ikot Abasi Udo, the emergence of Chief Item as the new traditional ruler was said to be the choice of the generality of the community who enjoyed the goodwill of youths, women, men and elders whom they noted would be able to stand by his subjects and not abandon them in times of needs.
Speaking with The Sensor reporter shortly after the election, Mr. Udo Otu, said “the new traditional ruler apart from being God fearing, he is a vibrant and intelligent young chief that will always be there for his subjects as has always been even before he was nominated and subsequently elected” he solicited support from the people of the community to enable him succeed.
Also baring his mind on the emergence of the new royal father, Apostle Don Item, said the emergence of Chief Idongesit was God's doing especially as he was the choice of the greater majority of the people. He expressed gratitude to God and the community for making the conduct of the exercise peaceful.
The three family heads in their separate reactions after the election reaffirmed their support on the emergence of Chief Idongesit Item. The family head of Ikot Essien, Chief Sunday Tom Ebong, his Ikot Obong counterpart, Chief Friday John Akpan and that of Ikot Abasi Udo, Chief Samuel Akpan Ekanem, all expressed confidence in the leadership qualities of the new royal father.  “Chief Item was nominated and presented to the people based on his leadership qualities. We will give him maximum support”, one of the family head told The Sensor. They urged all that contested for the position of the village head but lost to Chief Item to him join hands with to build a rebranded Obio Ndot Community.
Responding, the new village head elect, Chief Idongesit Item thanked God for the grace given him to dedicate himself to the service of his community. He also thanked the people for the confidence reposed on him and promised not to let them down. He also assured the people of open door administration as everyone will be carried along in taking decision as regards the affairs of the community. He however solicited for cooperation of all to enable him pilot their affairs.
However, as it is the case in a typical Nigerian society, whereby losers in an election protest, two out of four candidates that contested as village heads protested the conduct of the exercise, saying the election was inclusive. Chief Moses Idem Ekpo and Iniobong Japhet told The Sensor that they were not satisfied with the way family heads and leadership of the village handled the election, saying it was unacceptable. They called for another election so that a true winner can emerge.

Bookmark with: