AS the 2015 gubernatorial election in Akwa Ibom State draws near, a group, New Breed for Sustainable Development and Continuity, NSDC, has pledged to support a candidate with credible economic and developmental programmes.

The group, in a statement after its inaugural meeting at Union City, California, USA, by its President, Mfon Umo, said: “We have watched with keen interest the unfolding event in our beloved state of Akwa Ibom.
“There is a need for continuity and sustainable development and human capital development at all strata in Akwa Ibom State.

“Therefore, we have decided to extend an invitation to Elder Udom Emmanuel, as a leading gubernatorial hopeful, to address a cross section of professionals, academics and business groups here in California.”