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A theory is a body of rules, ideas, principles, and techniques
that applies to a subject, especially when seen as distinct from actual
practice. Taken as speculation, a
theory is a bundle of abstract thought or contemplation. An idea of, or belief about something
arrived at through speculation or conjecture is also what a theory means. In explaining phenomena, scientists play
with scientific principles, using what they termed as facts, propositions
and principles analyzed in their relation to one another.
The 2015 elections have come and gone, yet there are many
issues that arise worth contemplating on.
One of such issues in Akwa Ibom State depend on a plethora of
theories which were woven around the emergence of who the governor of the
state will be considering the twenty five of them who were in the race in
PDP, but some later defected to APC, Accord and Labour Parties.
Taken separately, abstract thoughts and contemplation by
political players were raised to the level of public debates such that the
first was the theory of Udom Emmanuel becoming the governor of Akwa Ibom
State.
In most places and political circles, this theory held that
the power of incumbency would be harnessed to favour Udom Emmanuel. Zoning
and Ibibioism were in his favour
too. Akpabio’s towering influence as
the Chairman of PDP Governors Forum, his generous mien in the country, his
popularity in terms of uncommon achievements, the financial strength he
commands, his BoT membership of the PDP,
closeness to the President and his connections in Aso Rock Villa
were indices which thinkers surmise will give Udom Emmanuel an edge above
all his contenders. This school of
thought said he could be favoured because he has no known political enemies
and has not offended anybody politically in the State before, hence would
have less political load to carry if he emerges and would have more time to
develop the state economically. The others who argued against this theory
said if he emerges it would be a matter of the hand of Esau and the voice
of Jacob.
The theory of Obong Bassey Albert (OBA) held that he was the
most popular across the state and did consultations that was akin to
electioneering campaigns, was well accepted among the youths and fraternal
families, has the financial resources, was recommended to the president in
that light by a presidential team of observers sent to verify which guber
aspirant [then] was on ground and could deliver PDP in the state.
The next theory posited that Bishop Samuel Akpan was a ‘hidden
card’ that Governor Akpabio would swing at the eleventh hour since the said
Bishop Akpan have been heavily vilified and cheated politically. Those for this theory argued that Akpan
was from Eket Senatorial District and an Ibibio man, thereby putting paid
to the zoning debate if he is chosen.
It was argued that as a member of the Brotherhood of the Cross and
Star, he has the ears of the sitting President also rumoured to have been
favoured by the spiritual blessings of the Leader of the fold sometimes in
the past, hence would weld the big stick in his favour.
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