Senate 2023: Six Convincing reasons Barr Emmanuel Enoidem will win Ikot Ekpene SD seat
By Edidiong Idemokon
Many have already expressed the concern that the 2023 elections in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District is not going to be a work-over for any candidate, given the caliber of contenders in the race. The race to the Red Chamber may not be a tea-party for any candidate or political party but the candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem stand out and is leading the pack.
A former national legal adviser of the party, former commissioner, a very influential stakeholder in the state, a grassroots politician and a philanthropist, Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem is a man to beat in the race to the National Assembly.
Several factors indicate that the analyses favour him. In this report, we present six (6) very convincing reasons the PDP candidate will emerge the winner of the race to the Red Chambers
1. Popularity:
There is no gain saying that the more popular a candidate is, the more likely his/her chances of winning an election. The popularity of a candidate can change throughout the course of an election, especially in this case seeing that the campaign season has been long and drawn out. A candidate’s popularity can be influenced by factors like accessibility, availability, campaign strategies and events that happen during the campaign period, for example court cases against the aspirant or candidate.
As far as the 2023 Senatorial District election is concern Enoidem is the most popular candidate. He made his ambition known early and started working assiduously. He has remained consistent, focused and courageous on his campaigns right from inception as compared to others who jumped into the race as after-thought after failing in another positions they were eyeing yet still battling with court cases.
To me, that’s the first mark of failure in an election. Others only declare their interest to contest for the post because their parties needed someone to fill in the gap not that they were prepared or that they are even ready for the position they are vying for. But Enoidem has demonstrated courage, competent and capacity to deliver dividends of democracy to the people when elected. He is the candidate to beat.
It is worthy of note that Popularity is not measured by past glory or achievements but your current relationships with people and ability to maintain and service your support base or structures to continue to believe in you.
2. Strong Campaign Message/Strategy:
Enoidem’s campaign strategy is top notch. It is a fact that a strong campaign strategy can help a candidate to effectively communicate their message and build support among the electorate, as well as mobilize voters to turn out and vote on election day. Having, monitored activities of Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem’s campaign team closely I score them high in their well thought out campaign strategy. This is what one can use to differentiate between the real contenders and pretenders in an election.
Barr Enoidem’s campaign team is well-organized with a clear message “People First””. Effective ground game has been done to bring in everybody on board. It has been the first time I see a Senatorial Candidate receiving the kind of support Enoidem ambition have received so far that even members of opposition party are pitching tent with his candidacy and threw weight behind him. The team started well, by consulting relevant stakeholders in the zone across party lines, talk to them individually and as a group and also received acceptability and sincere endorsement of such stakeholders. This is unprecedented. It shows the seriousness of the candidate and the determination to serve the people.
3. Grassroots Presence:
Without mincing words, Barr Emmanuel Enoidem is a definition of a grassroots politician. He is on ground always and he relates well with people across the Senatorial District. Without sounding exaggerated, I can say that there’s no village in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District which Enoidem does not have a trusted, reliable and strong support.
As we all know, the 2023 elections it’s not going to be a tea party as usual. You must be on ground to be able to win election. The people must know you and also see you as someone they can trust with their mandate. They need someone who will go to Abuja to give them true representation and not someone who will only represent his interest and that of his family alone.
The fact that INEC is determined to ensure that votes count in the 2023 election, the polling unit is going to be the king and where the winners and the losers will be decided. There’s no magic, if you are not on ground and if you can’t be trusted the people will make their statement with the ballot. This is why victory is assured for Emmanuel Enoidem because he is the most trusted among the candidates for the Senatorial seat.
4. Zoning Arrangements:
Barr Emmanuel Enoidem is the most favoured candidate in terms of zoning arrangement in the Senatorial District. The people of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District are ready to right the wrongs in terms of power sharing/rotation to the four federal Constituencies in the area. It is on record that Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency is the only bloc that has not produced Senator for once.
Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara/Essien Udim has had their turn 5 times. Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency 2 times, Ukanafun Uruk Anam Federal Constituency 3 times. So, it’ll be for the interest of peace, equity and justice that someone from Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika should be allowed to also have a shot at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly.
The people of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District are ready and determined to ensure that justice is done to the people of Abak Federal Constituency in the 2023 election. This is Enoidem’s federal Constituency. The injustice is very pronounced and the people are well enlightened now than ever and they are ready to give Enoidem sympathy votes to ensure the error is corrected. This is another positive signal that Barr Emmanuel Enoidem will be victorious in this year’s election.
5. Political experience, capacity/Track Record:
Barrister Emmanuel Enoidem has a track record of consistency in his political journey. He is not a betrayer but a force to reckon with. He is one of the founding members of PDP since 1998 and he has remained loyal and committed to the growth and development of the party throughout the period. PDP is the strongest and dominant party in the state. It is going to be very difficult for any other party to win election in Emmanuel Enoidem’s zone where PDP is like a religion.
Barr Enoidem has experience about national politics having served as the National Legal Adviser of his party. He also understands the workings of government and the issues facing the country, the state and the zone.
As a commissioner in the state, Enoidem was one of the most effective and performing commissioners that even his then boss who is now his contender cannot fault his performance. This is the kind of person the people yearn for. With this pedigree, Enoidem is well-positioned for victory on February 25, 2023.
6. Voters Demography
One of the things that determine victory in election is the ability of the candidate to appeal to a broad section of the electorate across different Local Government Areas, wards, and units.
In conclusion, you must knows that a vote for Barr Emmanuel Enoidem is a vote for peace, equity, justice and stability. Besides, Enoidem is well prepared, determined, focused and ready to serve the peoples.
