FRIDAY April 18, 2025 |
By thenewsdesk.ng
Nigeria’s Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio has declared support for governor Umo Eno’s second term ambition ahead of 2027 governorship election in Akwa Ibom state.
Speaking at Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium on Thursday, April 17, 2025, during the Town Hall meeting for Ikot Ekpene federal constituency organized by pastor Umo Eno, Akpabio said the entire All Progressive Congress party (APC) would also support Eno to achieve his second term plan.
Senator Akpabio who was represented by his wife Ekaette Unoma Akpabio described Eno as a God-sent leader who has changed the narrative of governance in Akwa Ibom and assured him of the support of the APC to continue in office beyond 2027.
“Governor Umo Eno is a God-sent leader who has changed the narrative of governance in Akwa Ibom . I assure him of the support of the APC to ensure he continues in office beyond 2027.
“Akwa Ibom APC will support Umo Eno for second term and we are serious about it.”
It was gathered that the support for governor Umo Eno’s second term was earlier pronounced by another APC chieftain and Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission Dr Saviour Enyiekere who represented Akpabio at public lecture delivered by Umo Eno at he University of Uyo within week.
