Monday November 24, 2025
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The Akwa Ibom Governor Pastor Umo Eno of Akwa has praised the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan for demonstrating what the Governor described as true constructive opposition.
The governor made the remark while responding to an appeal by the PDP State Chairman, during the commissioning of a newly constructed General Hospital and 2.2km access road in Ikot Akpan Nkuk, the Ukanafun Local Government Area headquarters.
His words: “Thank you, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan, for showing others how to be an opposition. Opposition is not about insulting leaders; it is about acknowledging what government has done and constructively drawing attention to areas that need action.”
“My role is to complete projects that benefit the people, I am not in the politics of hatred and fighting, I am a pastor by calling, and God has called me to the ministry of reconciliation and peace.”
He cautioned citizens against provoking political conflicts or insulting leaders in the state.
“When they go low, we go high. Abusing a senior person will never make anyone a senior; follow peace with all men.”
At the commissioning, Governor Eno approved the completion of the 18.96-kilometre Ikot Ibritam–Mbiaso–Inen Ekefe -Ikot Akpan Afaha road, a project initiated by his immediate predecessor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel.
“Because of the overwhelming joy and appreciation shown by the people of Ukanafun today, I hereby approve the completion of the Inen Ekefe road.”
Governor Eno also praised the quality of internal roads within the Ukanafun General Hospital complex and also directed that the Inen Ekefe road contract be re-awarded to AYF Construction for improved delivery.
He said his administration remains committed to completing inherited but impactful projects across Akwa Ibom State, insisting that development, not conflict, will continue to define his leadership.
Governor Eno appreciated the House of Representatives member, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, for partnering government through infrastructural and empowerment programmes to his people.
