By Henry Umoru

ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general and presidential elections, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced that the people of Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District and the entire state have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, himself, and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, as unopposed candidates for the 2027 elections.

Akpabio made this declaration on Friday during the second phase of his constituency empowerment program, where over three thousand beneficiaries received projects and grants, in Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District.

In a statement released by his Media Office, the Senate President expressed appreciation for Governor Umo Eno, stating, “Let me thank Governor Umo Eno because he is a man of peace. He is a man of God both in attitude and actions. He has been able to bring us all together in Akwa Ibom, and that is why we are enjoying peace in the state, because he acts his words.” He added that, “President Tinubu is very happy with Akwa Ibom State because of the peace we enjoy, fostered by the collaboration between Governor Eno and the state government, which has led to development.”

The crowd at the event gave a unanimous voice of endorsement when Akpabio proposed the decision to make the trio unopposed candidates. The endorsement was solidified by audience approval when Akpabio put the motion to a vote.

During the event, Akpabio distributed various items including mini buses, cars, tricycles, fridges, sewing machines, cargo tricycles, and cash grants totaling over N2billion. Scholarships were also awarded to constituents and beneficiaries from the other two senatorial districts of Akwa Ibom State.