Rep Clement Jimbo Unites Abak APC
By Imó Etim
Honourable Clement Jimbo MHR, MNIQS, the Member Representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika federal constituency in the House of Representatives has earned for himself another title as the “Ambassador of Unity” in Abak, for achieving the herculean feat of successfully uniting political stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abak into one fold.
This was achieved on Friday, May 30, 2025, when he facilitated the inauguration of the Abak APC Elders Advisory Forum (AAEAF) in an enlarged gathering in Abak.
The Inauguration ceremony which was held at the Palmgrove School in Utu Abak, was performed by the State Chairman of the APC, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, who was represented by Dr. Tombere Joseph, the Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District of the All Progressives Congress.
Prior to the inauguration of the forum, reports gathered that factions were known to have existed within the Abak APC due to political interests, with many bearing dissenting voices, but Honourable Clement Jimbo was able to get them to sit at the same table and unite for a common course, which birthed the AAEAF.
Rep Jimbo, in his remarks, preached the message of unity and peace as a prerequisite for development and progress, urging the stakeholders to be steadfast as the era of ‘progress’ has come for the betterment of all.
The progenitor of the “Youthslot” movement spared a moment to appreciate the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, for giving his consent for the inauguration, describing Akpabio as a man with excellent spirit.
The State APC Chairman, Obong Ntukekpo, speaking through Dr. Tombere, charged members on obedience and cooperation, urging them to be worthy ambassadors of progress who would enjoy the benefits of their efforts in the APC through the leadership and direction of the Senate President.
He also lauded Rep Jimbo for being a peace-loving leader who has used his unique leadership disposition to unify the APC in Abak.
Dr. Ntukekpo inaugurated a trio to lead the elders forum members as unanimously agreed, and they are: Hon. Dr. Innocent Idiong, Chairman; Rt. Hon. Elder Friday Iwok, Deputy Chairman; and Hon. Dr. Ekopimo Ezekiel as Secretary.
A motion for the vote of confidence was moved by Rt. Hon. Elder Friday Iwok, former Member of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for the endorsement of second term bid for President Bola Tinubu, Senator Godswill Akpabio Governor Umo Eno, and also Rep Clement Jimbo to return in 2027 to continue with their good works respectively.
The motion was seconded by Hon. Dr. Uwem Demian Udoma, a former Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
Elders who attended the inauguration of the Abak Apc Elders Advisory Forum were:
Hon. Clement Jimbo – Member House of Representatives, Rev.(Dr) Innocent Idiong – Former Chairman Abak LGA and Senior Special Adviser to the Senate President, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Friday Etim Iwok – Former Member, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon.(Dr). Uwem D. Udoma – Former Deputy Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon (Prof) Dominic Obott – Former Member Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barr. Paul Ubom – Former Chairman of Abak LGA, Dr. Kopimo Ezekiel – Former Secretary, Abak LGA.
Others were: Barr. Imoh B. Imoh – Senior Lawyer, Hon. (Mrs). Ikpeida Udoekpo, Barr. Oto-Abasi Udo – State Publicity Secretary APC, Akwa Ibom State chapter, Engr.(Dr). Iboro Johnny – Business Man, Bishop John Kpongkong – Religious Leader; Dr. Emaitoro Nseyo; Dr. Effiong Ebong – APC Stakeholder; Hon. Cyril Udosen, Engr. Owoidighe Okon -Former House of Representatives Candidate, Hon. Etimbuk Akpan – Former House of Assembly Candidate, Hon. Rock Dick – Former Supervisor, Hon. Itemuwem Eyoh – Former APC Chapter Chairman Abak LGA, Mr. Israel Udoekong – APC Youth Leader Abak LGA, and Pastor Aniefiok Johnson – Chapter Vice Chairman of APC Abak LGA.
The event was witnessed by political bigwigs, youths, women, and leaders who came out to support the new development in Abak APC and the State.