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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 gubernatorial election after securing a landslide victory in the party’s primary election held across the state on Thursday. Governor Eno polled a total of 392,653 votes to defeat other contenders and was subsequently declared winner by the Chairman of the State APC Governorship Primary Elections Committee, Hon. Nwofe Alexander. The governor was later presented with a Certificate of Return during a victory celebration held at Ikot Ekpene Udo in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, where the committee chairman…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has successfully resolved the dispute between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), leading to the suspension of the industrial action earlier declared by health sector unions in the state. The resolution followed a Joint Stakeholders’ Meeting convened by the State Government on Friday at the Old EXCO Chambers, Governor’s Office, Uyo, on the directive of Governor Pastor Umo Eno. The meeting, chaired by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, brought together representatives of the State Government, EFCC, security agencies, UUTH management, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA),…
A prominent stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Edet Isong, has commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, and the leadership of the APC in the state for the peaceful and successful conduct of the party’s direct primaries across the 31 local government areas of the state. Speaking with newsmen shortly after the exercise, Chief Isong described the primaries as transparent, orderly, and a true reflection of democratic principles and internal party unity. He expressed profound appreciation to Governor Umo Eno for providing an enabling environment that ensured peace, stability, and smooth coordination throughout the…
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has dismissed speculations of a crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that the recent defections of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso were personal political decisions rather than evidence of internal cracks in the party. Obi and Kwankwaso, alongside some federal lawmakers, recently dumped the ADC-led coalition for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), a development that sparked concerns in political circles over possible divisions within the opposition bloc ahead of the general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Senator Tambuwal said the departures were motivated by…
Inaugurates Chapter, Ward Primaries Organising Committee Stakeholders Promise Bloc Votes for Party Candidate The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Akon Eyakenyi, on Friday rallied critical stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oron Local Government Area ahead of Saturday’s National Assembly primaries, charging them to ensure victory for the party’s endorsed candidate. Addressing party faithful and stakeholders at her country home in Oron, Senator Eyakenyi urged members of the party to mobilise massively in support of the APC candidate for the Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urue Offong/Oruko Federal Constituency, Martins Esin. She said the meeting was convened to sensitise stakeholders on…
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Eket Senatorial District, also known as Akwa Ibom South, on Thursday unanimously endorsed Senator Ekong Sampson and other preferred candidates of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a colourful rally held at the Eket City Hall, attended by party faithful, grassroots supporters and political stakeholders drawn from the twelve local government areas of the district. Among those endorsed were President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, Senator Ekong Sampson and other candidates on the APC’s preferred line-up…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cautioned members of the ruling All Progressives Congress against engaging in infighting and “do-or-die” politics as the party begins its nationwide primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed on Thursday, the President called on aspirants, party leaders and delegates to conduct themselves peacefully and uphold the principles of internal democracy, fairness and sportsmanship throughout the exercise. Tinubu described the primaries — which commence with the House of Representatives contests and conclude with the presidential primary scheduled for May 25, 2026 — as critical to the unity and future of the…
By Aniekan Umanah Uyo. Is it not remarkable that, with party primaries scheduled just hours away, Akwa Ibom State remains so calm, peaceful, tranquil and united? The ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), begins its primaries on Saturday, 16th May 2026, yet there is no visible build-up of tension, no restless drumbeat of discord in the air. What we see instead is a stillness that speaks, a quiet that reassures. This is the harvest of leadership, intentional, deliberate, and firmly rooted in the cultivation of sustainable peace. Governor Umo Eno working closely with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and other…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has formally consulted the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, over his intention to seek re-election in 2027, in a move underscoring growing political alignment among key stakeholders in the state. During the consultation visit on Monday night, Governor Eno expressed appreciation for Akpabio’s continued support for Akwa Ibom’s development, describing the meeting as both symbolic and strategic ahead of the next electoral cycle. “We came to appreciate you for standing by the interest of Akwa Ibom State and to formally seek your blessings as we look ahead to 2027,” the governor said. Eno…
In an era where politics is often characterized by tension, rivalry, and division, Governor Umo Bassey Eno has distinguished himself as a beacon of peace, humility, and purposeful leadership in Akwa Ibom State. His emergence as the sole governorship aspirant screened by the All Progressives Congress (APC) speaks volumes—not merely as a political development, but as a testament to the widespread acceptance of his leadership style and his unifying approach to governance. Governor Eno’s political journey has been defined by calmness, inclusiveness, and a deep respect for democratic values. Rather than fostering conflict or engaging in unnecessary political battles, he…