Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has inaugurated a committee to reposition the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of forthcoming party congresses and the 2027 general elections.
The governor unveiled the committee at a New Year stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday at the Banquet Hall in Uyo. Addressing party faithful, Eno urged members to remain united and committed to the ideals of the APC, stressing that cohesion and collective purpose were critical to the overall interest and development of Akwa Ibom State.
“The strength of our party lies in unity and a shared purpose for the progress of our state,” the governor told stakeholders.
He announced that the committee would be chaired by Mr Enobong Uwah, with Mr Frank Archibong, Mr Nsentip Akpabio, Mr Ubokutom Nyah, Mr Uwem Okoko and Mrs Owoideghe Ekpotai serving as members. According to the governor, Dr Patrick Umoh will serve as secretary of the committee.
Governor Eno charged the committee to consult widely across party structures and work closely with the APC state chairman to ensure the successful delivery of its mandate.
Speaking at the event, Senate President Godswill Akpabio commended the governor for fostering unity among stakeholders and promoting peace across the state.
“This is the Akwa Ibom I have always yearned for—peaceful and united for development. Together like this, nobody can divide us,” Akpabio said, noting that the state remained peaceful throughout the Christmas period as a result of collective harmony.
He thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in him, describing Eno as a visionary and courageous leader. Akpabio pledged continued support beyond 2027 and urged party members to rally behind the governor to sustain development in the state.
Also speaking, APC State Chairman, Mr Stephen Ntukekpo, lauded Governor Eno’s leadership and vision, describing him as “a gentleman whose love for Akwa Ibom is beyond comprehension.”
The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Mr Udeme Otong, equally praised the governor’s leadership style and assured him of the continued support of the people as the state looks ahead to 2027.