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Akpabio Lobbies Entertainers To Back Buhari

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July 10, (THEWILL) – Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has charged members of the Ambassadors for Voice of Change Initiative (AVCI) to keep to their agenda of preaching peace to Nigerians and not to rush into endorsing any politician for the office of the President in 2023.

Also, the Minister called on the group to give their utmost support to the President who is doing much for Nigerians.

“He is working to put in place a lasting change for the future of this country. The rail lines, the good roads and all other infrastructure he is putting in place are not to be used by him but by our children and those yet unborn,” he stressed.

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Akpabio gave his charge when he received members of the group made up of musicians, comedians and Nollywood actors in his office in Abuja, on Thursday.

A Press Release by the Minister’s Chief Press Secretary, Jackson Udom, quoted the former Senate Minority Leader as saying, “I want to thank you for this laudable assignment of preaching peace and change in attitude to Nigerians. We need peace for development. I am happy to be part of this peaceful move. But let me caution here that you should not be in a hurry to adopt any political aspirant, as doing so could derail this laudable agenda of the group.

“Don’t be ashamed of what you are doing. Even your colleagues will criticise and be enemies of what you are doing. Do not expect everybody to praise you when you are doing something good, the joy you will have at the end of this peace initiative will shock you because we all, as a nation, deserve peace.”

Speaking further, the two-term former Governor of Akwa Ibom State tasked the group to ensure that the drive for a peaceful Nigeria would come with a change of attitude in the way that people relate and communicate.

He noted that as entertainers, members of the group keep the country united through their activities on stage saying that was why he is always on the forefront to make sure that they are well appreciated.

In his speech, the leader of the group, Mr. Godswill Ben Kureh, commended the efforts of the Minister at maintaining peace in the Niger Delta Region, saying, “Your achievement as a Governor, Senator and now a Minister are enough to endear people to you and that is why we are here to tap from that wealth of experience and vision that saw you excel in those offices and the one you currently occupy.

“You have done so well for the people of the Niger Delta and that is why we are here to solicit for your support in this task we are embarking on. Nigeria cannot move forward without peace at this point in our history. We all need Godswill to be done in Nigeria and that is why we have come for your support in this task.”

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