Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has expressed unwavering confidence that Governor Umo Eno will not obstruct the All Progressives Congress (APC) from securing victories in the upcoming Akwa Ibom Local Government (LG) elections scheduled for October 5.
Akpabio made this assertion while speaking at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium during the official flag-off of. campaigns and presentation of APC flags to candidates and the launch of the party’s LG campaign.
Addressing the large crowd, Akpabio vowed to inundate Akwa Ibom with developmental projects, appointments, and empowerment programs, dispelling the notion that APC lacks presence in the state. “I promised to take you to the center of national politics, and I have fulfilled that promise. Now, we will go even further,” Akpabio declared.
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He outlined several ongoing and upcoming projects aimed at transforming the state, including the construction of 14 ICT centers, 30 schools, seven town halls, and 14 primary health centers. Akpabio also launched the Godswill Obot Akpabio (GOA) Back to Farm Initiative, starting with the distribution of 600 bags of fertilizer and rice to each of the 31 local government areas.
The Senate President emphasized his commitment to enhancing healthcare and infrastructure across the state. “By December, we will commission new town halls, modern markets, and numerous road projects. Over 42 new roads are already under construction,” he said.
Akpabio further thanked President Bola Tinubu for appointing Akwa Ibom indigenes to key positions, noting that empowerment programs, including scholarships and monthly stipends, will benefit thousands of residents.
Addressing the upcoming LG polls, Akpabio voiced his trust in Governor Eno’s democratic values. “I believe Governor Umo Eno, being a man of God, will respect the people’s mandate wherever APC wins,” he stated confidently.
