N10million Gift: Blessing Ossom's Rise in Uyo Federal Constituency Forces Mark Esset Out of the Hole of Stinginess into Desperate Spending

• Ossom's seven-year philanthropy forces Esset's sudden generosity after 16 years of neglect
• Grassroots leader Ossom's charity makes stingy politician Esset spend in panic before elections
• Uyo constituents shift from Esset's neglect to Ossom's proven, people-centered leadership.

The political landscape of Uyo Federal Constituency is witnessing a dramatic shift, driven by the formidable grassroots influence of Lady Blessing Ossom. For over 16 years, constituents have endured what they describe as "stingy" and neglectful representation of Rt. Hon. Mark Esset, who has served in various capacities from local chairman to his current federal role with little to show in impactful, life-changing projects. In stark contrast, Blessing Ossom, a private business CEO from Nsit Atai, has, since 2018, used her personal resources to fund multi-million naira grants and palliatives for the people of Nsit Atai, building a powerful reputation as a true advocate for the people despite holding any public office.

The palpable threat posed by Ossom's soaring popularity and consistent philanthropy has seemingly jolted "stingy" Mark Esset, into a sudden and uncharacteristic flurry of activity. After years of silence and defective representation, Esset has hastily commissioned a token number of boreholes and street lights. In a move widely perceived as a desperate attempt to buy loyalty, he recently held a selective event, distributing a handful of minibuses to personally chosen supporters and doling out an unprecedented N10 million gift—a first in his political career. The timing of these actions has not been lost on the public, who view them as a direct and panicked response to the shadow cast by Blessing Ossom's legacy of giving.

Ultimately, the few beneficiaries of Mark Esset's recent spending owe their thanks to Lady Blessing Ossom. Her over seven years of advocacy and remarkable generosity have forced a reluctant representative to momentarily acknowledge the people he was elected to serve. As the 2027 elections draw nearer, the people of Uyo Federal Constituency are increasingly rallying behind the proven, people-centric leadership of Ossom, confident that her track record is a prelude to the prosperous and dignified representation they have long been denied as indeed, the fear of Lady Blessing Osom, has made some people turn to givers over night. Ekom Ayene Abasi