Senate President Urges Unity and Support for Tinubu’s Reforms.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State to embrace unity and rally behind President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno in their shared vision of building a united and prosperous Nigeria.
Speaking during an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Akpabio emphasized the need to put aside divisions and support Governor Eno's inclusive leadership approach. The meeting, attended by ward, chapter, and state executives, marked the first APC gathering since Eno’s recent defection to the party.
Akpabio congratulated Eno on joining the APC, describing him as a peaceful leader and a unifier. He noted that Eno’s defection fulfilled his long-standing vision of achieving political unity in the state.
“Akwa Ibom is one. This governor is a unifier, and we must avoid divisive politics and support his efforts to bring development to our state,” Akpabio stated.
He recalled his own move to the APC in 2018, explaining that his aim was to connect Akwa Ibom to the national political mainstream—an objective he believes has now been realized under Eno’s leadership.
Akpabio also expressed confidence that the current atmosphere of unity in Akwa Ibom would lead to widespread support for President Tinubu’s reform agenda, aimed at securing sustainable economic growth and stability across Nigeria.
During the meeting, a voice vote initiated by Akpabio saw stakeholders unanimously endorsing both Tinubu and Eno for second terms in office.
The highlight of the event was the formal recognition of Governor Eno as the political leader of the APC in Akwa Ibom, symbolized by the ceremonial presentation of the party’s broom emblem.
In his response, Governor Eno said his defection to the APC would further advance development in the state and enable him to actively support President Tinubu’s re-election bid. He also commended Akpabio’s leadership, pledging Akwa Ibom’s backing for his return to the Senate in 2027.
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