Governor Eno And Akpabio,
As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the people of Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, and indeed the entire Akwa Ibom State, have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, and himself as sole candidates for their respective offices.
Akpabio made this declaration on Friday during the second phase of his constituency empowerment programme, which featured the commissioning of several projects and the distribution of items to over three thousand beneficiaries in his senatorial district.
In a statement released by his Media Office, Akpabio expressed appreciation to the governor of the state for fostering unity and progress.
“Let me thank Governor Umo Eno because he is a man of peace. He is a man of God, both in attitude and action.”
“He has been able to bring us all together in Akwa Ibom, and that is why we are enjoying peace in the state, because he acts on his words,” Akpabio said.
He further noted that President Tinubu was pleased with developments in the state, attributing the positive outlook to the synergy between the state government and the presidency.
“President Tinubu is very happy with Akwa Ibom State because of the peace in the state through collaborations of Governor Eno and the President of the State, which has brought development to the state,” he said.
During the event, Akpabio presented the proposal of endorsing the trio, Tinubu for President, Eno for Governor, and himself for Senate, to the gathered crowd.
When put to a vote, the audience responded with a resounding voice endorsement, sealing the declaration.
The occasion also featured the distribution of empowerment items, including minibuses, cars, tricycles, cargo tricycles, refrigerators, sewing machines, and over N2 billion in cash grants.
Scholarships were also awarded to constituents and beneficiaries drawn from across all three senatorial districts of Akwa Ibom State.
