Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) caretaker committee, John Akpanudoedehe has declared his intention to contest the governorship of Akwa Ibom State, South South Nigeria.
Gatekeepers News reports that Akpanudoedehe formally announced his intention at an APC political gathering in Uyo.
He said God has given him a “special gift” to take the people of Akwa Ibom out of poverty.
He added that if elected, he will give N1 million grant to 1,000 people in each LGA of the state.
Akpanudoedehe said, “Before I say any other thing, I want to accept your call. I hereby declare to run for the governor of Akwa Ibom state.
“We have been in this party for a long time and we have suffered. We have been battered with lies. They have said all sorts of things.
“But you have been my hope — Akwa Ibom people. You have sustained me because I know you are suffering. God has given me a special gift. That special gift is how to deliver you out of poverty.
“Therefore, a special vehicle to take you away from poverty, I want to mention them. For instance, we are going to give a grant of N1 million to 1,000 people per LGA for you to prosper, train and upgrade.”
