2023 governorship election: Akwa Ibom ALGON chairmen adopt Eno as sole candidate

[From ANIEKAN ANIEKAN, Calabar]

As the race towards 2023 General Elections hots up in Akwa Ibom State, the governorship ambition of Pastor Umo Eno has gained a major boost, as the state chapter of the Association of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGON) has adopted him as its sole candidate in the elections.

Pastor Eno’s adoption follows a motion moved by the Chairman of Uyo, Dr Uwemedimo Udo and seconded by the Chairman of Ini LGA, Rt Hon Israel Idaisin during a consultation by the campaign team of Pastor Umo Eno.

Speaking during the event, the Akwa Ibom State Chairman of ALGON and Chairman of Esit Eket LGA, Rt Hon. Iniobong Robson called for the motion for adoption, said the body had earlier resolved not to “interface” with any other aspirant as Umo Eno remained their only choice.

He stated that Pastor Umo Eno is a man endowed by God with both physical and spiritual abilities to transform the state, adding that “we cannot afford to allow this opportunity to pass us by in Akwa Ibom.”

While soliciting the support of his colleagues for the aspiration of Pastor Eno, the Chairman of Nsit Ubium, the Local Government of the Governorship hopeful, Arc. Iniobong Orok who described the aspirant as a mentor, said he has been the pillar of support to his administration.

He added that the PDP hopeful will not disappoint Akwa Ibom State when he emerges as governor.

Speaking for Chairmen of Uyo Senatorial District, the Chairman of Nsit Ibom LGA, Rt Hon. Eric Akpan said the Chairmen were fully in support of the aspiration and promised to ensure the success of Pastor Umo Eno in 2023.

He stressed that Pastor Umo Eno is a symbol of loyalty and humility who has been favoured by God.

Speaking for Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, Rt Hon. Unyime Etim said the zone is the votes basket of the state and assured the team that the LG Chairmen from the zone will deliver as usual in 2023.

On his part, the Chairman of Oron Hon. Effiong Ubokulo who spoke for the Local Government Chairmen from Eket Senatorial District, described the aspirant as a beautiful bride said they will mobilize grassroots to ensure victory for Pastor Umo Eno.

Earlier, the frontline aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, Pastor Umo Eno while soliciting the support and endorsement of the Local Government Chairmen commended them for maintaining peace in their domains.

In his words, “It is an insult for one to think of the son of a policeman will not go to school.

“I struggled through school after the death of my father. When I returned home, I attended St Francis Secondary School in Eket.

“I’m a product of grace and mercy of God. I want to tell all of us that if I can make it struggling anybody can make it.

“I thank God who has brought me from a nobody to somebody through Governor Udom Emmanuel. Let no man look down on you,” Pastor Umo Eno explained.

He assured that his administration will carry out need assessment of all the LGAs to know the unique needs while promising to bring back the enterprising spirit back to Akwa Ibom  and also revamp agriculture.

Director General of Umo Eno Campaign Organization, Amb. Assam Assam who poured encomiums on the leadership of ALGON commended the Chairmen for delivering dividends of democracy in the grassroots.

On his part, the National Coordinator of Maintain Peace Movement (MPM), Barr Emmanuel Enoidem said the endorsement of Pastor Umo Eno as the preferred candidate by Governor Udom Emmanuel is in line with the aspiration and yearnings of MPM for a Governor that has the capacity to sustain the peace in the state.