Commentary
Published February 16, 2023

STANDARD SEALS SENATORIAL DEAL

Dr Bassey Ekpenyong


The time has come. The hour is nigh. The tempo is high. The die is cast. The man is separated from the boys. Suki the standard is soaring. Daniel is still in the den. The ghost( ekpo) is still for groping in the dark. It's truly standard timing and Suki 0'clock!


It didn't start today. Thousands of youths gathered in U J stadium to declare the youth 0'clock. They moved with Suki their time keeper, round the state. At Biase, a young man proclaimed the movement as Standard and that changed the dynamics.


Ecological victims have received respite and restored hope. Standard Attention.


Flood victims have received homoguous relief materials - Standard Care.


Students have received post strike packages for resumption - Standard Support.


Women have received funding upgrade to their businesses - Standard Smile.


Grassroots people in all the wards have received packs of joy - Standard Mobilization & Integration.


Hospital patients have had their bills paid up in full and received touch of mercy - Standard Compassion.


Several buses are adorned with the Standard insignia and ads - Standard Collaboration.


Now no cash for transportation. Never mind, from Watt to Tinapa, commute for free - Standard Mobility Aid.


Churches have received Special offerings - Standard Worship.


Many Southerners have been offered standard employment so they can feed their families - Standardized Livelihoods.


Many Southerners have received unconditional cash alerts - Standard Comfort


Everyone with PVC is waiting to vote in Asuquo Ekpenyong on 25th February - Standard Victory.


Glory to God!