…as Senator Akpabio applauds Governor for maintaining peace and unity
The Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded plans for its 2026 congresses in preparation for the upcoming 2027 general election, with Governor Umo Eno setting up an implementation committee for the exercise.
Governor Eno disclosed this on Friday, January 2, 2026, during the New Year Party Stakeholders Meeting held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo.
He called on party faithful to remain united and committed to the party’s ideals for their collective interest.
The Governor thereafter constituted a seven-man congress committee to work with the State Party Chairman, with Prince Enobong Uwah as Chairman, Hon. Dr. Patrick Umoh as Secretary, and Hon. Frank Archibong, Mr. Nsentip Akpabio, Architect Ubokutom Nyah, Engr. Uwem Okoko, and Hon. Mrs. Owoideghe Ekpotai as members.
He charged them to consult widely and work with the party to successfully achieve their assigned task.
In his remarks, Senate President Godswill Akpabio applauded Governor Eno for his ability to galvanize all stakeholders into one fold and for creating the kind of State he has always yearned for.
“This is what I saw in you. This is the Akwa Ibom I have always yearned for, a peaceful State, united for one purpose, supporting whoever God has chosen to be our leader at any point, and united for the purpose of development. Together like this, nobody can come from outside to divide us.
“The whole of Christmas came and went, and the State remained peaceful because of how united we are. Governor Eno, you have done well. I want to thank you publicly before the stakeholders for the confidence you have reposed in your grandfather,” he said.
He described the Governor as a visionary and courageous leader whose timely decision to join the APC in the interest of the State was divinely directed and should not be taken for granted.
The Senate President reiterated his commitment to supporting the Governor beyond 2027 and called on the party to continue to support him for more development in the State.
In his remark, the State Chairman of the APC, Obong Stephen Ntukepo, thanked the Governor for his leadership, vision, and mission to unite the State, describing him as a gentleman whose love for the Akwa Ibom people is beyond comprehension.
In their separate remarks, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo; the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong; Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien; Senator Effiong Bob; Obong Nsima Ekere; and the State Women Leader of the APC, Obongawan Obonodo Uko, commended the Governor for his leadership of the party and his laudable collaborative relationship with the Senate President.
They also assured him of their support and that of their respective constituencies.
