2027: Akwa Ibom Labour Party candidate promises to improve healthcare and education

Michael Bush, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for governor in Akwa Ibom State, has promised to improve the state's education and healthcare systems if he wins the election.

Mr Bush made this promise while presenting his eight-point plan to reporters in Uyo on Thursday. He also said he would reform pension and gratuity payments for workers.

He added that creating jobs for the people of Akwa Ibom would be a priority for his government. Mr Bush wants to make affordable housing available for low-income earners and build partnerships for community security.

"We will put in place policies to reduce poverty, empower businesses, ensure food security, and support agricultural development," he said.

Key Focus Areas

The LP candidate mentioned other important areas like boosting industrialisation, attracting investments, and providing affordable, reliable electricity.

"Our government will focus on a people-centred approach to managing resources. We will make sure that public wealth brings clear benefits in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and job creation for our people," Mr Bush said.

He also promised to revive the Ibom Power Plant to guarantee 24-hour electricity supply in the state and help businesses thrive.

Additionally, Mr Bush plans to bring back the state's water company to provide clean drinking water across Akwa Ibom.

Fighting Corruption

He further vowed to set up strong systems to spot, stop, and prevent the theft or waste of public funds.

"Our administration will ensure full implementation of local government, judicial, and legislative independence as per the constitution and existing laws," he said.

Mr Bush explained that his eight-point plan stands for Access, Knowledge, Wealth, Advancement, Industrialisation, Business Opportunities, and Manpower Development.

He said his government would make sure people have access to government services, leadership, justice, and healthcare.