The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has stated that he is fully committed to working for Tinubu and Senate president Godswill Akpabio’s re-election in the 2027 general election.
Stating this during his maiden participation at the South-South APC Stakeholders Meeting held in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday as contained in a statement by his media team on Monday, Eno also promised support for all other APC candidates in Akwa Ibom.
Themed; “Renewed Hope in Action: Strengthening APC Mobilisation and Governance in the South-South”, the summit had dignitaries in attendance.
According to him while addressing party faithfuls at the summit, four other APC governors were also granted automatic return tickets in the region.
Eno expressed pride belonging to the South-South APC family, stating that his belonging there is an evidence of how committed and aligned he is with the party’s vision.
He said; “This is my first outing with the APC South-South family, and I did not come alone. I came with a full team to demonstrate our seriousness and loyalty.
“We are fully committed to the APC and determined to work for the success of President Tinubu, the Senate President, and all our candidates.”
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According to Eno, his administration’s inclusive governance philosophy; “Akwa Ibom United policy” is aimed at the development of the state beyond political boundaries and promotes unity in service to the people.
He also declared that “Akwa Ibom is on the rise, the train has left the station”.
He added; “We are building partnerships across the board to deliver good governance. We will continue to speak with one voice and work with others to advance the South-South region.”
The governor further commended President Tinubu’s leadership and the Federal Government’s commitment to executing development projects in the region.
He highlighted the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and the creation of the South-South Development Commission, describing them as signs of renewed inclusion for the region.
The summit was concluded with a communiqué affirming President Tinubu as the sole APC presidential candidate for 2027.
Also, Eno was formally welcomed by the acting APC National Chairman Alhaji Ali Dalori.
Akpabio and South-South APC National Vice Chairman; Chief Victor Giadom, State Chairmen of the party, also delivered goodwill messages.
Others, including the Governors of Cross River and Edo States, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, serving and former Senators, Members of the National and State Assemblies, Ministers, and other top party stakeholders across the zone, were in attendance at the summit.
