Commentary
Published June 09, 2023

Asuquo Ekpenyong Defining Grit, Determination and Excellence.

By Archibong Hashbury 


When the archives are dug and history books are flipped, notable mentions will be traced to a young man like Mr. 𝐀𝐬𝐮𝐪𝐮𝐨 𝐄𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 for taking up the challenge to bell the cat politically for the younger generation in Cross River South. 


What seemed like an upheaval task was made easy by a young vibrant man in "𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐢" leading from the frontline in a fight to finish for political supremacy in the Southern Senatorial district. He dared the status quo of having veterans vie for top political positions when he first indicated interest to contest as governor against all odds. What seemed like a herculean task was triggered when he shifted his focus to becoming a voice for Cross River South in the Red Chambers. 


After enjoying unimaginable success in the private sector when he pivoted his business from a startup to an enviable height, he felt he needed to replicate the same energy in the public sector for the collective interest of the people. His commitment to the welfare of the people is unmatched. 


The younger generation in Cross River State has earned themselves a trailblazer in the young Senator, who is academically fitted with the best education at his disposal. He showed capacity as a commissioner for seven years, a feat that is unheard of for a young man that was appointed at 29. 


Young people from the Southern extraction in Cross River State must build on this momentum going forward, there's no gainsaying that he is destined to hit the ground running by attracting the best representation to the good people of Cross River South in the 10th Assembly. 


In the iconic words of Plato, "One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." Senator-Elect, Mr. 𝐀𝐬𝐮𝐪𝐮𝐨 𝐄𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 is saddled with the sole responsibility of speaking the minds of the good people of Cross River South in the National Assembly.