Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his full commitment to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
Eno also pledged to support other All Progressives Congress candidates in the state during the election.
The governor made the pledge during his maiden participation at the South-South APC Stakeholders Meeting held in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday.
A statement released by the governor’s media team on Monday said President Tinubu was endorsed as the party’s sole presidential candidate for 2027, while four APC governors were granted automatic return tickets in the region.
Speaking while addressing party faithful at the summit, Eno said he was proud to be part of the South-South APC family, emphasising that his presence, with a strong delegation of stakeholders from Akwa Ibom, was a clear testament to his commitment and alignment with the party’s vision.
“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,” Eno said.
He reiterated his administration’s inclusive governance philosophy, known as the Akwa Ibom United policy, which emphasises development beyond political boundaries and promotes unity in service to the people.
“We are moving forward together. Akwa Ibom is on the rise, the train has left the station, and 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,” he said.
Eno lauded President Tinubu’s leadership and the Federal Government’s commitment to projects in the region, including 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 with the theme “Renewed Hope in Action: Strengthening APC Mobilisation and Governance in the South-South” brought together key leaders and stakeholders, and concluded with a communiqué affirming President Tinubu as the sole APC presidential candidate for 2027.
The communiqué read during the meeting also passed a vote of confidence on the President, Akpabio, the four APC Governors in the South-South, and the party’s Zonal Working Committee.
Akpabio, Acting APC National Chairman Alhaji Ali Dalori, and APC National Vice Chairman (South-South) Chief Victor Giadom, State Chairmen of the party, also delivered goodwill messages, with Dalori formally welcoming Governor Eno to the APC.
Also in attendance were 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.
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