RismadarVoice Reporters
November 9, 2026
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Dr Tom FredFish, has reportedly celebrated his birthday by distributing fuel to commercial motorcyclists in Abak, Akwa Ibom State.
The exercise, according to accounts from the event, took place at filling stations along Ikot Ekpene Road, Obiokpa Road and Ikot Abasi Road, attracting commercial motorcyclists and other residents.
FredFish reportedly dispensed fuel personally into motorcycles and containers brought by beneficiaries, rather than leaving the exercise entirely to his aides.
Some beneficiaries welcomed the gesture, saying the rising cost of petrol had increased their operating expenses and reduced their daily earnings.
A resident of Abak Urban Ward 3, Kufre Umoh, described FredFish’s candidacy as an opportunity for the constituency to consider new approaches to addressing local development challenges.
Umoh expressed confidence in the candidate’s ideas and his understanding of the difficulties confronting residents.
Speaking during the exercise, FredFish said he decided to celebrate his birthday with members of the community rather than organise a private event.
He described the initiative as an expression of solidarity with residents and an opportunity to interact directly with people whose interests he hopes to represent in the National Assembly.
The candidate also outlined aspects of his proposed development agenda, including entrepreneurship, vocational training, agricultural development and women’s economic empowerment.
FredFish said one of his ambitions was to facilitate the emergence of 60 millionaires within four years through business development, skills acquisition and strategic partnerships.
However, details of the proposed programme, including its funding arrangements, eligibility criteria and implementation framework, were not provided.
The pledge therefore remains a campaign proposal rather than an established development programme.
Some commercial motorcyclists who reportedly benefited from the exercise commended the candidate for interacting personally with residents.
The distribution comes as political parties and candidates intensify community engagement ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
FredFish is listed among the candidates contesting the Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika House of Representatives seat under the APM platform.
The constituency comprises Abak, Etim Ekpo and Ika Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State.
While the fuel distribution was presented as a birthday gesture, the event also provided an opportunity for the candidate to communicate his political aspirations and proposed constituency development priorities.
