“I Am Coming to Restore the Dignity of Ikom/Boki” – Abang Pius Besong

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency in the January 16, 2027 House of Representatives election, Hon. Abang Pius Besong AKA Ab Amani Jojo, has promised to prioritise road construction, education, healthcare, employment and economic empowerment if elected.

Jojo made the promises in a message addressed to the people of Ikom/Boki, where he described his ambition as a mission to restore the dignity of the constituency and improve the living conditions of its residents.

He said his decision to seek the House of Representatives seat was not about political titles or personal recognition but about serving the people and addressing the challenges facing their communities.

According to him, farmers in communities such as Bendeghe Afi face difficulties transporting their agricultural produce to markets because of poor road conditions. He also highlighted educational challenges affecting families in Opu, as well as unemployment among young people in Balep.

The PDP candidate said he would push for improved road infrastructure connecting Ikom, Boje, Okundi, Oku, Nkarasi, Ntamante, Wula and Bendeghe, stressing that farmers should be able to transport their produce to markets without unnecessary difficulties.

On education, Jojo promised to attract federal schools, scholarships and vocational centres to the constituency, adding that children from Ikom/Boki should have opportunities to compete with their counterparts in other parts of the country.

He also pledged to work towards providing functional primary healthcare facilities across the wards, particularly to improve access to medical services for pregnant women, mothers and children.

On employment and economic empowerment, Jojo promised to pursue federal employment opportunities, grants for women, and financial support for young people and farmers involved in cocoa, palm and banana production.

He criticised what he described as the presentation of projects such as NDDC solar streetlights and MTN telecommunications masts as personal political achievements, arguing that the constituency needs more direct and sustainable development.

Jojo further promised to provide what he described as a strong voice for Ikom/Boki in Abuja, saying he would use his position to raise the concerns of the constituency before relevant government institutions.

Calling on residents to support his aspiration, the candidate urged voters to protect their votes during the January 16, 2027 election.

He also warned against attempts to influence voters with money or what he described as misleading political claims about development projects.

“We have seen the light, and we want the road. We have seen the mast, and we want jobs,” he said.

Jojo maintained that the election should be about the future of the constituency and the opportunities available to its younger generation.

He described himself as a son, brother and voice of the people, promising not to abandon the constituency if elected.

“Our time has come,” he declared.