Akwa Ibom: Akpabio Backs PDP Governor for Second Term

Senate President Goodwill Akpabio
Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio has thrown his weight behind Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, declaring his support for him in the 2027 gubernatorial election.

This is signalling a rare bipartisan endorsement across party lines in the state’s political landscape because the Senate is a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) while Governor Eno is a Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Akpabio’s endorsement was delivered through his wife, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Akpabio during a Town Square meeting held at the Ikotun Ekpene Sports Stadium on Thursday.

The Senate President thanked the Governor for empowering the constituents with business grants, adding that Akwa Ibom would be a greater place if successive administrations would emulate and sustain his inclusive leadership style.

“Let me welcome you to Ikot-Ekpene federal Constituency for the Town Square meeting and to appreciate you for the several life-touching projects that you have executed for this constituency

”I urge the constituents to work in unison towards ensuring that Akwa Ibom grows beyond religious, political and tribal barriers. I want to restate my commitment to supporting the Governor beyond 2027 irrespective of party affiliation,” Akpabio said.

The Senate President’s endorsement comes after Governor Eno’s public pledge of support for President Bola Tinubu to complete two terms in office on Tuesday.