By Kelvin Obambon
The President General of Ekpache Nkome, Francis Bojoro Ndifon, has assured that Hon. Oden Ewa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for the Central Senatorial District will face no obstacles in Ikom ahead of the 2027 elections, declaring that the community is fully behind him in every step of the way.
Comrade Ndifon gave the assurance in Ikom on Friday during a stakeholders engagement preceding the Ekpache Nkome New Yam Festival.
The PG who sought the assistance of Hon. Oden Ewa in completing an ongoing palace project, recalled the long history of the land earmarked for the palace and the challenges overcome to erect the structure. He said the site, marked about 100 years ago, was once regarded by many as an “evil forest” where nothing could stand. “By the grace of God, today a palace is standing and very soon we are going to complete it,” he stated.
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Turning to politics, Comrade Ndifon delivered a clear message of support, affirming that “For our brother, our incoming senator, I want to assure this house that Hon. Oden Ewa will not have a problem. I want to assure you that you are at home. Anytime you come to Ikom, feel at home. Like Ikom children who come and sleep with their two eyes closed; when you come here, you will sleep with your two eyes closed.”
Hon. Oden Ewa, who attended the event with his team, praised the leadership of Ekpache Nkome for preserving the people’s cultural heritage and for building an impressive palace. “Coming here I’m not disappointed, I’m actually in awe that you can put together such an edifice to celebrate your own. A place where you call your palace, the home of the king,” he said.
While stressing that the visit was primarily cultural, Hon. Oden Ewa addressed the approaching elections. He described them as critical, arguing that votes remain the people’s strongest tool for securing development in education, water, healthcare and roads.
He urged Ikom residents, whom he described as part of a cosmopolitan and diverse community, not to treat their votes lightly. “As for me, your candidate for the elections, I want to give you my commitment that it won’t be business as usual. Fast forward, we will win these elections and after that, we will demonstrate truly what a mandate of representation should be all about,” he said.
