As political activities heralding the 2027 elections commence, the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated that only peace and unity can bring progress and development to the State, consolidating on the gains of the legacies of Government so far.
Governor Eno who stated this while receiving a foremost socio- political group, the ARISE Renewed Hope Initiative, on a courtesy visit at Government House, Uyo, noted that only unity and peace can bring the desired dividends of democracy and development the Akwa Ibom people crave.
While noting that without peace and unity there can be no development, the Governor noted that the state must continue on the trajectory of Peace and Development hence the need to support him continuing in office com 2027.
He commended the initiators of the group for successfully translating the idea from conceptualisation to actualisation, noting the composition of the group as a true reflection of a united Akwa Ibom.
Governor Eno described the group as people who have come to drive the future of unity that would enhance development for the success of the ARISE Agenda of his administration.
“This group reflects unity of the Akwa Ibom Spirit, and I believe this group will enhance a seamless election for President Tinubu, Senator Godswill Akpabio, myself and other candidates of the Party.
“As history beckons towards the general elections, we must ensure that all groups have the endorsement of the party. We must continue on the trajectory of peace and development. You cannot sacrifice one for the other, Without peace, there can be no development.
“I want to use this opportunity to charge the people of Akwa Ibom State to participate in the on going e-registation of voters by the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) and mobilise effectively for massive victory at the Polls,” he said.
Setting the tone, the President General of the Group, Engr. Uwem Okoko said the group was composed of persons with like minds who have come together to mobilise successfully for the overwhelming re-election of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Governor Umo Eno to consolidate on their impressive leadership service beyond 2027.
“President Bola Tinubu’s administration has given Akwa Ibom State the best integration with the Federal Government. Today, we have a sitting and performing Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio who is doing well, promoting the interest of Akwa Ibom State and fostering the unity and growth that abounds as the first son of the soil to attain that office.
“Akwa Ibom State stands with President Bola Tinubu for his second term, we stand with Senator Godswill Akpabio, not just for his re-election, but to return as Senate President in 2027, and support Gov. Umo Eno to consolidate on his impressive leadership service beyond 2027. The APC will win all 26 seats in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, 10 House of Representatives seats and three Senatorial seats,” the President General added.
