President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday said Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South-South geopolitical zone during the 2027 general elections.
Akpabio stated this during a consultation with critical stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Government House, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where Governor Umo Eno formally met party members over his re-election bid for 2027.
In a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio described Governor Eno as a peaceful leader and “a man of God in words and in deeds.”
“The event of today shows that Governor Eno is a peaceful governor, a man of God in words and in deeds. His peaceful disposition and ability to carry everybody along has given us the assurance that in the South-South geopolitical zone, Akwa Ibom will deliver the highest number of votes,” Akpabio said.
He added that Governor Eno’s decision to consult party members and critical stakeholders, despite having no challenger for the party’s ticket, reflected humility and inclusive leadership.
“Despite the fact that he has no one challenging him for the sole ticket of the party, he is humble enough to still consult party members and critical stakeholders in the state. That is very instructive of the kind of person he is,” he said.
Akpabio also commended ongoing development projects in the state, noting that governance activities were visible across Akwa Ibom.
“If you also go around the state, you will know that there is a government in place. Projects are being initiated, completed, and commissioned for the use of the people. Even abandoned projects are being completed and commissioned. That is a governor that has the progress of his people at heart. I congratulate him on the recent commencement of international flights to and from the Victor Attah International Airport,” he added.
The Senate President further stated that the people and government of Akwa Ibom State were grateful to President Bola Tinubu for supporting one of their sons to the position of President of the Senate, adding that they would demonstrate their appreciation at the polls in 2027.
Credit: Leadership