Wife, others hold campaign rally for prominent governorship candidate sent to prison

Despite being in prison, the wife and supporters of Senator Albert Bassey Akpan, governorship candidate of the Young Peoples Party (YPP) in Akwa Ibom state, have started to campaign on his behalf.

The Cable reported that Senator Akpan's guber campaign held on Friday, December 9, at Etim Ekpo LGA of the state was led by his running mate, Asuquo Amba.

Addressing supporters at the rally, Imabong, wife of the guber candidate, said no prison is big enough to stop the “wish of the people”.

“Senator Bassey Albert – OBA is still on the ballot. [He] will win and not be despaired. No prison is big enough to stop the yearning of the people,” she said.

Also speaking, Emem Akpabio, chairman of the campaign council, said Senator Akpan’s imprisonment is “a temporary setback designed to test their faith and propel the YPP to the height of freedom.”

He likened the senator’s imprisonment to that of former President Nelson Mandela and Joseph in the Bible. Nyeneime Andy, YPP chairman in the state, said the party has gotten stronger in Akwa Ibom.