As the politicking for the next general election continues, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has caused a stir after making a vow hat Akwa Ibom State will produce the highest number of votes for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South-South region in the 2027 presidential election.
The senate president disclosed this during the consultation with critical stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Government House, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where Governor Umo Eno formally consulted party members on his return bid to the Government House in 2027.
A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, quoted Akpabio to have said, “The event of today shows that Governor Eno is a peaceful governor, a man of God in words and in deeds.
“His peaceful disposition and ability to carry everybody along have given us the assurance that, in the South-South geo-political zone, Akwa Ibom will deliver the highest number of votes.
“Despite the fact that he has no one challenging him for the sole ticket of the party, he is humble enough to still consult party members and critical stakeholders in the state. That is very instructive of the kind of person he is.
“If you also go around the state, you will know that there is a government in place. Projects are being initiated, completed and commissioned for the use of the people. Even abandoned projects are being completed and commissioned.
“That is a governor who has the progress of his people at heart. I congratulate him on the recent commencement of international flights to and from the Victor Attah International Airport.”
