By TONY NYONG

UYO — Governor Godwill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State has said that the governorship seat will move to Eket senatorial district come 2015.

He added that his commitment to ensure that the governorship seat moves to Eket senatorial district in 2015 was for the unity and peace of the state.

He spoke when the newly sworn in Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Council of Chiefs, Obong Victor  Umoh and some paramount rulers paid him a courtesy visit at Governor’s Office, Uyo.

“I am committed to ensure that Eket senatorial district takes over the governorship seat in 2015 because the district needs to be carried along for the unity and peace of the state.”

Welcoming the Chairman, council of chiefs and other royals father to his office, he said “the royal fathers have also contributed to the unity of the state, because what is paramount in the minds of our royal fathers is peace and progress.

“ I applaud all of you for ensuring security in your various domains. Be assured that this administration will continue to partner the traditional institution to bring peace, progress and development to the state.”

Congratulating the newly elected Chairman of the Council of Chiefs, he said that his leadership would re-direct the children of Akwa Ibom State morally by preaching peace to them.

The  state Chairman, Council of Chiefs, Obong Umoh, thanked the governor for transforming the state through development, especially the lives of royal fathers and also thanked him for the recent commissioning of projects marking the 26th anniversary celebration of the state creation, pointing out that Governor Akpabio has now made the state a mirror to the country.