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Following his victory at the tribunal, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on opposition candidates in the March 18 governorship election to join hands in building a stronger and more prosperous state.
According to a statement shared on Friday, the governor made the call during his remarks after the Akwa Ibom State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal declared him as the duly elected governor of the state.
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The opposition candidates, who challenged his election in court include Senator John Akpanudoedehe, Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok, Obong Akanimo Udofia, Emem Coffie, Akpan Jeremiah and Senator Bassey Akpan, the tribunal dismissed the petitions brought by various candidates, affirming the will of the people who overwhelmingly voted for Governor Eno.
Governor Eno dedicated his victory to God and the people of Akwa Ibom who came out and massively voted for him.
He also expressed his gratitude to the judiciary for their commitment to upholding democracy and called for unity among all stakeholders in building a prosperous state.
Governor Eno also reminded the citizens of his promise to be for all and finally ended his speech by asking Akwaibomites to keep faith in God and continue working together to build a prosperous and united state for all.
His words: “The Elections Tribunal sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, following the earlier dismissal of the petitions brought by the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Governorship Candidate, John James Akpanudoedeghe, Architect Ezekiel Nya Etok, of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Obong Akan Udofia of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) @OfficialAPCNg and today, Distinguished Senator, Obong Bassey Albert Akpan, of the Young Progressive Party, (YPP) again unanimously affirmed my victory as the duly elected Governor of our great State.
“I dedicate this victory to God Almighty and to you, the people of Akwa Ibom State, who on March 18th, 2023, came out and massively voted for me to usher in the Golden Era in continuation of the giant strides we have experienced in this State, 36 years after creation.
“Let me use this opportunity to thank and celebrate the Nigerian judiciary for the patriotic job they are doing to safeguard and consolidate our democracy. My faith in this critical institution remains rock-solid.
“As I have always said, politics is over, its time for governance. I call on my brothers, Distinguished Senator John Akpanudoedeghe, Architect Ezekiel Nya-Etok, Obong Akanimo Udofia and Distinguished Senator Obong Bassey Albert to join me in building a State, founded on shared aspirations for growth, development, unity and brotherhood.
“I may have been elected on the platform of the PDP, but I am a Governor for all Akwaibomites, irrespective of political labels. That’s what I promised to do, when I put my hands on the Bible on May 29th, 2023 and took my Oath of Office.
“I urge all Akwaibomites, to keep faith in God who is leading us aright as our State will soon witness a litany of projects across the thirty one Local Government Areas, thus providing jobs for our youths.”
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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