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22/05/2026

Gov. Umo Eno Deserves the Support we are Witnessing Today - Hon. Inibehe Umah
..says Ini will deliver block votes for the Governor in 2027

The Executive Chairman of Ini Local Government Area, Inibehe Umah, has declared that the overwhelming support currently being enjoyed by Umo Eno across Akwa Ibom State is well deserved, owing to the Governor’s people-oriented leadership style, commitment to development, and inclusive approach to governance.

Hon. Umah made the assertion today, May 21, while addressing party faithful and supporters during the APC Governorship primary in his ward, Ikpe Ward 2, where he reaffirmed the unflinching support of the people of Ini to the administration of Governor Umo Eno.

According to the Chairman, Governor Umo Eno has continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership through the ex*****on of impactful projects, empowerment programmes, rural development initiatives, and policies aimed at improving the welfare of the people across the state.

He noted that the Governor’s ARISE Agenda has brought visible progress to communities and restored confidence in governance, adding that the support being witnessed from stakeholders, political leaders, youths, women, and the grassroots is a reflection of the Governor’s sincerity and performance in office.

Hon. Umah further assured that Ini Local Government Area would deliver massive block votes for Governor Umo Eno in the 2027 gubernatorial election, stressing that the people of Ini remain appreciative of the Governor’s commitment to fairness, equity, and development.

The Chairman maintained that the people of Ini have resolved to stand firmly with Governor Eno because of the peace, unity, and steady development his administration has continued to promote in Akwa Ibom State.

While congratulating the Governor on his emergence as the sole candidate of APC for the 2027 gubernatorial election, he called on party faithful and residents of the state to sustain their support for the Governor, emphasizing that continuity of purposeful leadership remains vital for the continued growth and progress of Akwa Ibom State.

22/05/2026

Uyo: Victory Assured as Gov. Umo Eno Emerges Unopposed at APC Guber Primary

By Tommy Emem, Jesse Anderson, Aniekeme Jackson

Governor Umo Eno has clinched the All Progressive Congress (APC) ticket for the 2027 guber election, after emerging unopposed at the Party's governorship primaries conducted on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

At Uyo, Ward 6, party members who thronged out to participate in the exercise were visibly elated, expressing satisfaction in the State Chief Executive. Not only were they orderly, they exhibited remarkable composure and sang victorious tunes in solidarity to the Governor.

Addressing the jubilant crowd, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah thanked the electorate for their participation and for voting in support of Governor Umo Eno.

He described their action as evidence of loyalty and assured that their efforts would not go unnoticed.

The SSG also assured the people of continued development in the Ward when Governor Eno returns for a second term, while appealing for support for other candidates of the Party.

"You've seen with your eyes what Governor Umo Eno has done in three years. He has impacted upon every sector. This is just a pointer to what he'll do if given another chance", he said.

Similarly, the Delivery Advisor to the Governor and Managing Director, Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, Sir Charles Udoh congratulated the party faithful on what he described as their landmark victory, saying that Governor Umo Eno's victory is a collective one.

In his remarks, the APC Chapter Chairman, Mr. Young Godwin, praised the current State administration for its developmental strides in its first term and assured that more projects would be delivered when the Governor is re-elected.

The exercise, which took place at St. Michael's Primary School, Abak Road, Uyo, had in attendance top government functionaries including the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, and his wife, Dr. Inemesit Uwah.

Others present were the newly elected Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Prof. Chris Ekong; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Entrepreneurial Development, Mr. Ime Uwah, Senior Special Assistant to Governor on Entertainment, David Sergeant; former Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Samuel Effanga; APC Chapter Chairman in Uyo, Mr. Young Godwin; Ward Chairman, Mr. Inibehe Emmanuel; among other government officials.

22/05/2026

IKONO DELIVERS MASSIVE APC PRIMARY VICTORY FOR PASTOR UMO ENO
…Chairman Supports Transportation with PMS Intervention

Ikono Local Government Area recorded a massive turnout across the 11 INEC wards during the APC Governorship Primary Election, as delegates and party faithful overwhelmingly endorsed Governor Pastor Umo Eno for a second term in office.

The peaceful and well-coordinated exercise reflected the growing strength, unity, and grassroots dominance of the APC in the area, with supporters describing the turnout as a clear vote of confidence in the Governor’s leadership and developmental strides across Akwa Ibom State.

To ease movement and boost participation, the Executive Chairman of Ikono Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Engr. Oto-Obong Okon Essien, provided Premium Motor Spirits (PMS) support to commercial motorcyclists to cushion transportation costs across the wards.

Speaking during the exercise, the Chairman commended the unprecedented turnout, noting that the overwhelming support for Governor Umo Eno was a direct reflection of the people’s satisfaction with his people-oriented administration.

At the conclusion of the primaries, Returning Officers across all 11 INEC wards officially declared Pastor Umo Eno winner of the APC Governorship Primary Election in Ikono following a sweeping and unanimous victory.

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Ikono Local Government Council

22/05/2026

APC Governorship Primary: Nsima Ekere Hails Peace, Unity, Governor Eno’s Performance

Victor Oton

A former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State and former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Nsima Ekere, has described the ongoing governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as peaceful, orderly, and a reflection of the overwhelming support for Governor Umo Eno ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking during the APC governorship primary in Edemeya Ward 1, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Ekere expressed satisfaction with the conduct of party members, noting the high level of enthusiasm and unity displayed by supporters who turned out for the exercise.

According to him, the large turnout and show of solidarity for Governor Eno were a demonstration of appreciation for the developmental projects currently ongoing in the ward and across the state.

He disclosed that earlier in the day, he visited some of the projects being executed by the governor in Adamaia Ward 1, including a modern primary school nearing completion, as well as an ongoing road project in the area.

“What is happening here today is our people’s way of telling the governor thank you for all he has done for us.

We are reaffirming our support for him to return for a second term because if he has achieved this much in his first term, we believe he will do even more in another four years,” he stated.

Ekere further commended Governor Eno for fostering peace and unity in the political landscape of the state, noting that politicians from different political backgrounds are now working together for the progress of Akwa Ibom.

“The significant thing that has happened is that the governor has brought peace into the politics of this state.

People who had not been in the same political family for years can now come together and work in unity for the peace and progress of our people,” he added.

On what would form the major campaign message for Governor Eno’s second-term bid in the senatorial district and Ikot Abasi area, Ekere maintained that the governor’s projects and achievements would remain the strongest campaign tool.

“The governor is seeking a second term purely on merit and based on what he has done.

All we need is to catalogue the numerous projects across the wards and local governments. There is more than enough to justify another term in office,” he said.

21/05/2026

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The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, Rep. Unyime Idem, Ph.D., has congratulated the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., on being elected unopposed as the gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In his remarks after the exercise, Rep. Idem assured the Governor that party faithful will mobilize the Federal Constituency massively and return him overwhelmingly on February 6, 2027, for a second term in office.

21/05/2026

‎ONIONG WEST 1 EMPTIES VOTES FOR GOVERNOR UMO ENO AS APC GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY HOLDS
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‎It was a demonstration of grassroots support for the Governor of Akwa Ibom State at the Oniong West 1, Ward center, Government Primary School, Ikot Edor on Thursday, as scores of All Progressives Congress members in the area voted massively by for the sole candidacy of Governor Umo Eno for the 2027 gubernatorial election, during the party's primary election.
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‎Oniong West 1 which is home to the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Emem Almond Bob, had the party members sing praises of the Governor for not just appointing their illustrious son to serve in his cabinet, but also for his life touching programmes felt across the local government area.
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‎In return, they unanimously agreed that one good turn deserves another, hence, their decision to queue behind the party to deliver President Bola Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, Senator Ekong Sampson, and Elder Nelson Ntia in the forthcoming general elections.
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‎The Commissioner speaking through his Wife, Mrs. Iniobong Bob, expressed delight at the outcome of the process and thanked the people for their valuable support to the administration of Pastor Umo Eno.
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‎She appreciated the Governor for his unbridled love for the people of ONNA, stating that the women, youth and men of ONNA would reciprocate the gesture in quantum measure come the general elections.
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‎Other stakeholders of the ward who spoke also expressed their satisfaction at the primary election and promised their unalloyed support to the re-election of the Governor come 2027.
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21/05/2026

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21/05/2026

MBO APC PRIMARY ELECTION ENDS PEACEFULLY AS ENGR. OKON BASSEY EMERGES CONSENSUS CANDIDATE FOR THE AKWA IBOM STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING MBO CONSTITUENCY

The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election held today in Mbo Local Government Area concluded peacefully with massive support from stakeholders, party faithful, youths, women, and supporters across the constituency.

The exercise witnessed the presence of prominent leaders and stakeholders including The Honourable Special Adviser, Bureau of Cooperative and Rural Development, Rt. Hon. Alice Ekpenyong, as well as Former Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, MBO Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Sunday Okon Etim alongside other key stakeholders of Mbo Local Government Area.

Speaking with journalists shortly after the primary election, stakeholders unanimously stated that Engr. Okon Bassey, popularly known as “OK Boy,” was the sole aspirant contesting for the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly seat representing Mbo Constituency under the platform of the APC.

According to them, the people of Mbo are fully in support of his aspiration and remain united behind his candidacy ahead of the forthcoming general election.
They described the process as peaceful, transparent, and a reflection of the unity and collective resolve of the party in Mbo Local Government Area.

At the conclusion of the exercise, the Returning Officer officially declared Engr. Okon Bassey (OK Boy) as the APC Consensus Candidate for the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Representing Mbo Constituency.

21/05/2026

ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) APPOINTS RETURNING OFFICERS FOR AKWA IBOM PRIMARY ELECTIONS

The All Progressives Congress has appointed Prince Enobong Uwah, as the State Returning Officer for today’s governorship nomination in Akwa Ibom State.

The party has also appointed 31 local government returning officers.

21/05/2026

APC In High Spirits Ahead Gov Eno Governorship Primary, Today

✍️ _Henshaw NYONG_

The All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State is set for another historic moment as Governor Umo Eno heads into today's governorship primary election unopposed amid growing unity and stability within the party across the State.

The governorship primary, scheduled for 2pm, will hold simultaneously in all the 329 ward centres across the State, according to a notice issued by the State Chairman of the APC, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo.

Since the commencement of the primary elections last Saturday with the House of Representatives exercise, followed by the Senatorial primaries on Monday and the House of Assembly primaries on Wednesday, the APC in Akwa Ibom has witnessed an unusual atmosphere of consensus, orderliness and party cohesion, a development many stakeholders have attributed to the leadership style of Governor Eno as leader of the party in the State.

Across the 31 local government areas, party faithful, stakeholders, women and youth groups have continued to express confidence in the State Chief Executive, insisting that his inclusive leadership, infrastructural development drive and people-centric ARISE Agenda have strengthened unity within the APC and repositioned the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Meanwhile, several stakeholders across the State, including some leaders from opposition circles, who spoke ahead of Thursday’s governorship primary, expressed confidence that the exercise would further validate Governor Umo Eno’s broad acceptance and rising political goodwill, as support continues to grow across party lines for the continuity of his administration and the sustained implementation of the ARISE Agenda.

21/05/2026

Amidst upsurge in citizen participation, Truth Remains Journalism’s Greatest Currency — Dr. Ndueso

…Sen Ekong Sampson earns Vote of Confidence for Effective Representation

By Victor Oton

Dr. Essien Ndueso, the Senior Special Assistant on Research and Documentation and Board of Trustees Chairman of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals, has called on journalists and media practitioners to uphold professionalism, credibility, and responsible journalism amid the growing influence of citizen journalism and social media reporting.

Dr. Ndueso made the call while delivering a lecture titled “The Rise of Citizen Journalism: Opportunities and Challenges for Mainstream Media” before members of the Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals and other stakeholders.

Speaking on the evolving media landscape, he noted that digital platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have transformed the way information is generated and disseminated, enabling ordinary citizens to participate actively in news gathering and reporting.

According to him, citizen journalism has created opportunities for previously unheard voices to gain visibility, while also improving real-time access to information and public engagement in national discourse.

Referencing the End SARS protests, Dr. Ndueso explained that citizen-generated reports played a significant role in documenting events and drawing global attention to happenings across the country.

He, however, expressed concern over the growing spread of misinformation and unverified reports on social media, warning that speed without accuracy should not be mistaken for journalism.

“For every truth it reveals, there is a lie that travels faster,” he stated, emphasizing the need for verification and ethical standards in news dissemination.

The SSA on Research and Documentation stressed that mainstream media organizations must adapt to the changing realities by embracing digital tools, fact-checking mechanisms, multimedia storytelling, and stronger audience engagement.

He also encouraged collaboration between professional journalists and citizen reporters, provided such collaborations are guided by ethics, responsibility, and accuracy.

Dr. Ndueso further highlighted the importance of organizations such as Africa Check in sustaining credibility and combating fake news in the digital age.

Addressing media professionals in Eket Senatorial District, he maintained that the emergence of citizen journalism should not be viewed as the extinction of traditional media, but rather its transformation and evolution.

“You are no longer just storytellers; you are verifiers of storms, interpreters of chaos, guardians of credibility,” he told the audience.

He concluded by urging journalists and social media users alike to cultivate the habit of verifying information before publishing or forwarding it, noting that trust remains the most valuable currency in journalism and public communication.

The highpoint of a One Day Media Symposium at Eden Hotel, Eket was the conferment of a resounding vote of confidence by members of the Association of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals on Senator Ekong Sampson for his remarkable contributions to the district through effective representation.

The 2026 Media Symposium organized by Association of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals in collaboration with Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) Abuja and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), drew participants from all walks of life including Professor Peter Esuh, Prof. Charles Obot, Elder Paul Bassey, Professor Nsikak Bassey, Professor Herbert Batta, Professor Ita Ewa-Oboho, Dr. Chris Okon, Dr. Essien Ndueso, Dr. Idongesit Ashimeri, Dr. Sunday Antai, His Worship, Magistrate Sam Ukoima, Dr. Benson Oke, Chairman of the Association, Dr. Edet Okpo, Dr. Marshal Abia, among others.

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