Six Guber Candidates, 13  Political Parties Hail Governor-elect in A’Ibom

Okon Bassey in Uyo

Six governorship candidates and 13 political parties ìn Akwa Ibom state have affirmed the election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate, Pastor Umo Eno.

The governorship candidates and political parties in a congratulatory message, said the victory of the PDP gubernatorial candidate  at the 2023  elections was the will of God.

The governorship candidates that congratulated the PDP governor elected were:  Mr Nsikak Hogan Thomas (Zenith Labour Party); Abasiekeme Mfonobong Ekanem (Action Alliance); Eyo Eyo Ekong (Allied People’s Movement); Sunday Francis Ekanem (Peoples Redemption Party); Mr Akan Ekpenyong (Boot Party), and Mrs Emem Monday Udoh (Social Democratic Party) conveyed their thoughts in separate messages of goodwill to the incoming Governor.

They said despite their series of campaigns and politicking it was clear that Pastor Umo Eno won the heart of the people through his ARISE Agenda and expressed hope that he will satisfy the desires of the people.

On their parts, the political parties in a joint statement in Uyo said that the election of Pastor Umo Eno as the Governor-Elect of Akwa Ibom was a manifestation of God’s divine plan to select the most qualified candidate to lead the state.

Speaking under the aegis of Inter Party Advisory Council, made up of chairmen of the various political parties, they described Pastor Eno as the will of God for the State.

“Dear Governor-elect, your resounding victory at the polls, is a further affirmation of the divine will of God at ensuring that not only the best candidate was elected and given the mandate by the people, but one who best understands where we are coming from as a people, where we are presently and the best route towards attaining and achieving our target destination.”

The opposition parties expressed optimism that Pastor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda would serve as a means to promote both economic growth and social cohesion throughout his term as governor of the state.

“It is our hope and belief that in line with your avowed commitment to unite Akwa Ibom State and foster healing and true reconciliation, your reign as Governor from May 29, 2023, will signify and symbolize inclusiveness, selflessness godliness, peace, unity, and entrepreneurial development as encapsulated in your ARISE Agenda.”

 IPAC also assured Pastor  Eno that the organisation would partner with his administration to foster the development of the state.

“Be rest assured that IPAC will continue to partner with you so that Akwa Ibom will continue to witness and enjoy steady, conscious, and progressive development which has become her trademark from 1999 till date,” he said.

The political parties included the Action Democratic Party, Labour Party, National Rescue Movement, African Democratic Congress, All Progressives Grand Alliance, All Peoples Party and African Action Congress.

Others wer:  Zenith Labour Party, Action Alliance, Allied People’s Movement, Peoples Redemption Party, Boot Party and the Social Democratic Party.