Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has set up a seven-man Congress Implementation Committee for the 2026 All Progressives Congress, APC, congresses in the state.
The members include Enobong Uwah as Chairman, Dr. Patrick Umoh as Secretary, while Frank Archibong, Mr. Nsentip Akpabio, Architect Ubokutom Nyah, Engr. Uwem Okoko, and Mrs Owoidighe Ekpoattai are members
Addressing the committee shortly after the inauguration at government House Banquet hall, Uyo, the governor urged them to engage in wider consultation and work with the party to achieve a smooth Congress.
He also encouraged party faithful to remain resolute and committed to the ideals of the party for their interest.
Speaking at the event, Senate President Godswill Akpabio applauded Governor Eno for his ability to galvanize all the stakeholders into onefold and for creating a State he has always yearned for.
He said, “This is what I saw in you. This is the Akwa Ibom I have always yearned for, a peaceful State, United for only one purpose, supporting whosever God has chosen to be our leader at any point, and united for the purpose of development. Together like this, nobody can come from outside to divide us.
“The whole of Christmas came and went, and the State remained peaceful because of how united we are. Governor Eno, you have done well, I want to thank you publicly before the stakeholders for the confidence you have reposed in your grandfather.”
In his remarks, Akwa Ibom State Chairman of APC, Obong Stephen Ntukepo thanked the Governor for his leadership, vision and mission to unite the state, describing him as a gentleman whose love for the people is beyond comprehension.
In their separate remarks, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas). Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Udeme Otong, Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien, Senator Effiong Bob, Obong Nsima Ekere, and State Women leader of the APC, Obongawan Obonodo Uko, commended the governor for his leadership of the party and his collaborative relationship with the Senate President.
