…PDP candidate prioritises human capital development, grassroots engagement
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Akwa Ibom South, Prince Etim Isong, has said his ambition to represent the district in the Senate is driven by a desire to make governance more accessible, responsive, and connected to the people.
Isong, who spoke on his political journey, business experience, and proposed agenda for the senatorial district, identified human capital development and grassroots engagement as key priorities of his campaign.
He said his focus, if elected, would be to create opportunities that would enable constituents to acquire relevant skills, become self-reliant, and improve their livelihoods.
“Human capital development. That is my anchor, that is my key agenda,” he said.
The PDP candidate said his experience in real estate development, equipment leasing and services, as well as import-related businesses, had exposed him to people from different backgrounds and deepened his understanding of the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
“I am bringing to the table a person who understands the pulse of a common man, a simple man,” he said.
Isong also stressed the importance of regular engagement between elected representatives and their constituents, saying effective representation should go beyond legislative activities in Abuja.
According to him, lawmakers must remain accessible, listen to the concerns of their constituents, and maintain regular consultations with communities across the senatorial district.
“I am bringing to the table a representative that the people can assess, people can feel,” he said.
He pointed to his consultations and engagements across Akwa Ibom South as part of efforts to understand the expectations of residents, party stakeholders, and other groups ahead of the election.
“See the work I am putting on the ground,” he added.
The senatorial candidate further noted that meaningful representation did not necessarily have to be defined by large-scale projects, arguing that targeted interventions addressing genuine needs could make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families.
He also called for greater adaptability in politics and public service, stressing that changing realities require fresh approaches to governance and representation.
“Nothing is constant in life except change,” he said.
Isong, who serves as the South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary of the PDP, has remained active in party activities and political engagements across the region.
His recent engagements in Akwa Ibom South have included meetings with party stakeholders, grassroots mobilisation and participation in efforts to encourage eligible residents to take part in the Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
For Isong, the central message of his senatorial ambition remains people-centred representation, with human capital development, grassroots engagement, and responsive constituency service at the heart of his proposed agenda.
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