Gov Eno Promises Free, Fair Polls As APC Begins Primaries

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured APC loyalists that the party primaries would be transparent, free and fair.

Addressing the people of his local government area, Nsit Ubium, during a special consultation visit held at the home of the area’s political leader, Senator Effiong Bob, the governor said the state has been peaceful and must remain so during and after the exercise.

The governor appreciated Senator Bob, and the entire people of the area for their support and cooperation, and especially for speaking with one voice ahead of the primaries and the 2027 general elections.

“I consider it most expedient for me to see and notify my people officially of my intention to go for second term as Governor in the year 2027.

“As you will support me, we will also support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other APC candidates,” he said.

He stressed that given the current temperature in the state, the party primaries billed to commence on Friday May 15, 2026, will be very smooth and devoid of hitches.

Governor Eno urged everyone to approach the primaries with decorum and with a sense of responsibility, adding that the peace of the state should not be sacrificed for any personal or group interest.

He appealed to everyone to show respect to the leadership of the party at all levels, and to turn out at their ward centres to take part in the primaries, and to ensure that it is successfully conducted.

In his remarks, Senator Bob appreciated the governor for his impactful leadership in three years, saying that they were proud of his performance.

Senator Bob commended the people for always rising in unison to support quality leadership and governance as exemplified in the unanimous support for the Governor Eno administration.

In their separate remarks, member, representing Nsit Ubium State Constituency, Hon. Otobong Bob; Commissioner for Trade and Investments, Captain Iniobong Ekong; Local Government Chairman, Hon Alfred Charles, State Vice Chairman of the Party, Mr. Aniekan Ekpo and others commended the governor for his quality leadership in the state, with landmark projects, and assured of total support from the men, the women, and the youth.