By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – A prominent aspirant in the coming 2023 governorship election in Akwa Ibom, Senator Bassey Albert, has urged his supporters to be decorous in their responses over recent political development in the state.
He specifically warned that the state Governor, Udom Emmanuel, should not be disrespected on account of his recent public opinion about who should succeed him in office.
His views were contained in an internal memo by his campaign organisation, entitled: “Our Supporters Must Not Insult Our Governor”.
He frowned at any emotional outburst that may put the governor’s office or person in disrepute, following Emmanual’s recent choice of a preferred aspirant.
The memo, which was signed by the campaign spokesman, Chief Usoro I. Usoro , PhD, read in part: “It has come to the attention of our Principal, Senator (Obong) Bassey Albert (OBA), and the entire leadership of Akwa Ubok Abasi Campaign Organisation that since Gov Udom Emmanuel made known his preferred aspirant, some persons have reportedly been posting some negative articles online purporting same to emanate from our supporters.
“Consequently, Senator Albert, while appreciating the continuous tremendous love and support, has appealed that none of his true supporters should either in words or actions disrespect the person or office of our governor”.
Usoro said further: “Senator Albert holds the governor in high esteem and would never disrespect him or encourage any insult to his person and office”.
The Senator then enjoined his teeming supporters to remain “peaceful, respectful but resolute and focused on the goal, while allowing that same God of yesterday to take charge of tomorrow”.