By Emeka Samuel, Uyo
A frontline senatorial aspirant for the Akwa Ibom North West under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Inibehe Okori, has said that his interest in the race was borne out of his desire to make good laws that would protect the interest of the masses.
Okori, who stated this on Wednesday while interacting with members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists said good laws promote good governance and peaceful coexistence, adding that anything contrary could breed disunity.
The PDP chieftain who recently returned to the party after a brief sojourn in APC said he would also ensure that his district and the state in general is empowered.
“The primary responsibility of a lawmaker is to make laws for the country. For things to go well in the country there must be good laws in place.
“My aspiration to contest is borne out of the need to make laws for the smooth running and good governance of our country Nigeria and Akwa Ibom State in particular.
“I will also ensure that our people are empowered and not discriminated against in terms of employment and appointments,” he explained.
Okorie who commended the press for sacrifices made for the good governance of the country maintained that they remained a critical segment in the Nigeria democratic process.
‘In Akwa Ibom, I think we have gotten the best of the press. The press has done very well in Nigeria and the World. Look at what is happening in Ukraine, the journalists have put their lives on the line.
“My mission tonight is to inform you that I am running for the office of the Senate of the federal republic of Nigeria, representing Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial district. Most of you who are familiar with me know that this is not new terrain.
“You will recall that in 2014, I was in this mission, where I contested against the former governor of the State, I am sure most of you are in the picture.
“Today, I am coming for consultation, just to inform you that I am running for that office. I have consulted all the ten local governments that make up the senatorial district,” he said.
