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Osogbo, Osun State — Governor Adeleke has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and thrown his weight behind the Accord Party as his new political platform ahead of next year’s governorship election. The governor, speaking on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Osogbo and confirming via his social-media account, said he had actually joined the Accord Party on 6 November 2025, after “weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders.” He explained the motivation behind the shift: the Accord Party — described locally as the “Thumb-Up” party — aligns with his administration’s commitment…
By Chief Edet Isong, Okete Okete Oro Publisher, Newsday Newspaper; Founder, Credence Network for Umo Eno 2027; Founder, Isong Childcare and Health Foundation There are rare moments when we witness leadership that transcends politics, ambition, or power — moments that remind us that God’s hand is alive in our world, moving through human vessels to bring hope, restoration, and divine favor. This Sunday, Akwa Ibom State has been blessed to witness such a moment through the extraordinary compassion of our Governor, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno. Governor Eno has, once again, demonstrated that true leadership is rooted in faith, mercy,…
…Splashes Over N100 Million on Physically Challenged Singer, Chris Vic Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has renewed his appeal for unity among the people of the State, urging citizens to rise above political, ethnic, and sectional divides in the spirit of the State anthem and the founding vision of Akwa Ibom. The Governor made the call during the Ibom Unity Concert, held at the International Worship Centre, Uyo, where thousands gathered in worship to herald the Christmas season and reinforce the State’s bond as “children of God with Jesus Christ.” Governor Eno, who ministered in multiple languages during…
— NASS Reassures Nigerians of Value for Money The Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. (Engr.) David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, led Members of the National Assembly and other key stakeholders on an inspection tour of Sections 3A and 3B of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway located in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. The 71.4-kilometre segment of the project, handled by Messrs Hitech Africa Construction Company, forms part of the 750-kilometre signature highway, which was officially flagged off in April 2025. Sen. Umahi commended the contractor for maintaining high-quality standards, deploying advanced technology, and engaging skilled…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has clarified that the Executive Order on masquerade activities in the state is not a prohibition but a safety-driven restriction. Speaking at the funeral service of the late Mrs. Rose Linus Okon at the State Cenotaph, Uyo, the Governor explained that the directive is intended to keep masquerades off public roads and highways, where their activities have posed threats to commuters and pedestrians. “I have not banned masquerades in the State. I only banned their activities on the streets where they have become a threat to citizens,” Governor Eno stated. “They are free…
Hon. Martins Esin led a high-powered delegation of Oro leaders to the President of the Senate, H.E. Senator Godswill Akpabio, to press for the immediate take-off of the University of Maritime Studies, Oron (UMSO). During the meeting, the Senate President reaffirmed his full commitment to the implementation of the Act upgrading the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, into a full-fledged Maritime University. He assured the delegation that he would engage the relevant authorities without delay to ensure the prompt operationalisation of the institution. It will be recalled that the National Assembly passed the upgrade bill in 2021, and former President…
Governor Umo Eno’s earlier defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to reshape political dynamics in Akwa Ibom State. While the move initially generated mixed reactions, more political leaders are now openly commenting on its impact. Chief Edet Isong, a senior political stakeholder in the state, has praised the governor’s action, describing it as “a good and timely decision taken with integrity and foresight.” He noted that the governor joined the APC after carefully weighing the political realities surrounding the state and the wider national environment. Chief Isong further claimed that the governor’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on December 7, 2025, confer the Distinguished Award for Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery and Sustainable Regional Growth on the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku. The announcement was contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. According to the letter, Ogbuku will receive the honour at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), organised by The Best Strategic (TBS) Media in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to…
By Amos Etuk The recent report by the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria, authored by the Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times alleging an unfounded ” Media Repression” in Akwa Ibom State under the leadership of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D, Governor of Akwa Ibom State is clearly misinforming, baseless, and unjustified for a government that has done so much for the media community that has enhanced the synergy of development in the State. For the record, I was the State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State when Pastor Umo Eno came into Office. During his consultations prior to…
PRESS RELEASE Rt. Hon. Aniekan UmanahCommissioner for InformationAkwa Ibom State 2nd December,2025