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10/05/2026

APPRECIATION
NSIT IBOM CHAIRMAN AND COORDINATOR, ARISE WITH RENEWED HOPE INITIATIVE, APPRECIATES GOV. UMO ENO FOR COMMISSIONING OF MODEL SCHOOL AND ROAD PROJECTS

The Leadership of the Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative, Nsit Ibom Chapter, led by Rt. Hon. Otobong Aaron, Executive Chairman of Nsit Ibom LGA and Coordinator of the Initiative, on behalf of the stakeholders of Nsit Ibom, APC faithful, students, youths, and women groups, expresses profound gratitude to His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, for the commissioning of the Lutheran Model Primary School, Afaha Offiong, and the 11km Owot Uta – Nung Oku Ekwere – Afaha Udo Eyop – Edeobom Road in Ibesikpo Asutan/Nsit Ibom Local Government Areas.

We also appreciate Your Excellency for the numerous developmental projects across the area, including the award of contract for the dualisation and construction of the six-lane, 36-kilometre Nung Udoe – Afaha Offiong – Afaha Nsit Road to Bulletin Construction Company, as well as the Afaha Offiong – Ikot Imo – Itreto Road project, with bridges, outfall drains, and solar street lighting, awarded to Hensek Integrated Services Limited.

These landmark projects are clear testimonies of your commitment to infrastructural development, quality education, rural transformation, and the overall wellbeing of the people of Akwa Ibom State.

Your purposeful and people-oriented leadership continues to inspire confidence and hope among the people. We reaffirm our unwavering support for your administration and your second-term re-election bid ahead of the 2027 Governorship Election in Akwa Ibom State.

Thank you is not enough. Sosongo Ette!

Signed:
Rt. Hon. Otobong Aaron
Chairman/Coordinator
Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative

10/05/2026

Happy birthday to a committed party man, dependable administrator and exceptional team player. Envoy Nsentip Akpabio, the able Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom State.

On behalf of the leadership and members of our great party, I celebrate your firm dedication, loyalty and invaluable contributions to the growth and stability of the APC in Akwa Ibom State. Your diligence, calm disposition and commitment to service continue to inspire confidence within our party structure.

Beloved brother, you have demonstrated remarkable capacity in coordinating party affairs with maturity, wisdom and a strong sense of responsibility. Your ability to work harmoniously with stakeholders and passion for progress of our party remain highly commendable .

As you mark another year today, I pray that God grants you greater wisdom, strength, good health and many more years of fruitful service to our party, Akwa Ibom State and humanity.

Congratulations and happy birthday once again.

Signed:
Obong Stephen Ntukekpo
State Chairman APC
Akwa Ibom State

10/05/2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, celebrates mothers on the occasion of Mother’s Day, appreciating their sacrifices, nurturing spirit, and invaluable role in building strong families and society.

10/05/2026

APC CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR UMO ENO ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF GUBERNATORIAL SCREENING

1. The leadership and entire members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, heartily congratulate the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, on the successful completion of the screening process ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election scheduled to hold later this year.

2. This milestone is not only a testament to the Governor’s preparedness and unwavering commitment to service, but also a reflection of the immense confidence and overwhelming support reposed in him by the good people of Akwa Ibom State.

3. Over time, Governor Umo Eno has continued to demonstrate exemplary leadership, inclusivity in governance, and a steadfast dedication to ensuring that the dividends of democracy are felt across every sector and section of the State. His people-oriented policies and developmental strides have further strengthened the trust and confidence the citizens have placed in his administration.

4. The Party notes with satisfaction that the Governor has never taken for granted the goodwill and support of the people, but has remained resolute in his determination to foster sustainable growth, unity, peace, and prosperity throughout Akwa Ibom State. The APC Akwa Ibom State Chapter expresses its firm belief in the Governor’s capacity to continue delivering purposeful governance and advancing the collective aspirations of the people.

5. We therefore wish His Excellency a successful campaign outing and a resounding victory at the polls.

Signed:
Chief Patrick Edeke, ANIPR
Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress
Akwa Ibom State Chapter

09/05/2026

GOV ENO INAUGURATES GLOBUS BANK ZONAL OFFICE IN UYO

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno today, May 8, 2026 inaugurated the Zonal office of Globus Bank, located at the Banking Layout, Uyo.

The Governor was accompanied by his Deputy, Senator Akon Eyakeneyi, Coordinator Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Members of the State Executive Council, and other government officials.

08/05/2026

Join Us At The Commissioning Of Model Health Center Mbaiso, Ikot Ekpene LGA. By: His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno PhD. The Governor Of Akwa Ibom State. Date: Sat., 9th May, 2026
Venue: Model Health Center Mbaiso, Ikot Ekpene LGA. Time: 12:00 Noon

08/05/2026

GOV ENO MOURNS LATE EKA MAPLES, EXTOLS HER VIRTUES .. launches education endowment fund for children

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has acknowledged the life of service of the late Lady Eka Maples, describing it as impactful and remarkable.

Speaking during the funeral service of the deceased at Eket Township Stadium, Eket, the Governor noted that she was a notable and trustworthy woman.

According to the Governor, "Eka Maples was someone who was always very frank to tell you the truth whether you like it or not. For me, I have lost a friend, sister, and trustworthy person."

"I came here to honour a woman who loved God and humanity, and was so committed and dedicated to anything she believes in during her lifetime."

The Governor disclosed, with immense gratitude, how God had used the deceased and her father to help him accomplish his Royalty Hotels project with ease in the 90's.

While sympathizing with the family of the deceased over the painful loss, he urged them to be consoled by the fact that late the Lady Maples lived a life glorious to God.

In appreciation of her friendship and goodness, the Governor launched an education endowment fund in memory of the deceased, to enhance the children's education.

Preaching on the theme: "It is well", drawn from 2nd kings 4:26, the presiding Pastor of All Nations Christian Ministry International, Pastor Ndaeyo Udomfuk, noted that life as a gift from God, is temporary, borrowed, and has an end.

Pastor Udomfuk enjoined believers to know that Jesus is the foundation of the statement "it is well", and that It is basically acknowledging the authority, power, and sovereignty of God.

He instructed that "It is well" is recognition of the power of God and submission to His will, stressing that it is confession of faith in God, not looking at the circumstances surrounding their lives.

Making reference to Horatio Spafford, famous for penning the Christian hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul" following the Great Chicago Fire, and the deaths of his four daughters on a transatlantic voyage aboard, he urged Christians to emulate him and always profess that it is well.

The Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, members of the State Executive Council; and other Government functionaries, joined the Governor to the event.

08/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE
CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT IN CIRCULATION NOT OFFICIALLY RELEASED, BUT CONTENTS FURTHER AFFIRM ABDULRAHMAN AND ANYANWU’S LEADERSHIP OF THE PDP

1. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has become aware of the circulation of a purported Certified True Copy (CTC) of the recent Supreme Court judgment relating to matters concerning the party.

2. The PDP wishes to categorically state that the document currently in circulation was not officially released by the Supreme Court. A careful examination of the purported CTC reveals that it falls short of the established requirements for proper certification of official court documents. The pages were neither duly certified, stamped, nor signed by any authorized court officer in accordance with legally recognized procedures.

3. However, assuming without conceding that the said CTC was officially released by the Supreme Court, we make bold to state that the contents of the judgment further affirm the defeat suffered by Kabiru Turaki and others from the Federal High Court up to the Supreme Court.

4. The contents of the purported Certified True Copy have conclusively exposed the falsehoods and deliberate misinformation circulated by certain individuals regarding the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
5. Contrary to the misleading narratives being promoted in some sections of the media and political space, the Supreme Court did not suspend Senator Samuel Anyanwu or any member of the party leadership. The apex court also did not direct the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) to assume control of the party, neither did it declare any vacuum within the party structure. We challenge anyone to point to any portion of the judgment where such pronouncements were made.

6. The judgment was explicit, clear, and unambiguous. It is therefore disappointing that despite the circulation of the said CTC, some individuals have continued to deliberately distort its contents in pursuit of narrow political interests and personal relevance.

7. Those who hurriedly misinterpreted the judgment and misled the public should, by now, acknowledge that their claims were unfounded. Nigerians have now seen the contents of the judgment and can clearly distinguish facts from propaganda.

8. What certain individuals continue to promote in the media space is merely the minority opinion contained in the judgment, which upheld the appeal. However, the majority decision of the Supreme Court remains the binding and authoritative judgment of the court.

9. We further state that Senator Samuel Anyanwu as party to the suit, did not file any cross-appeal challenging issues relating to suspension or expulsion. In fact, following the dismissal of the main appeal, the Supreme Court held that in such a circumstance, there was no need to delve into the merits of the cross-appeal and accordingly dismissed it.

10. It is important to clarify that the cross-appeal merely challenged the locus of Mr. Chris Uche, SAN, to represent the party as legal counsel. The cross-appeal had absolutely nothing to do with any purported suspension or expulsion of any former national officers of the party.

11. Nigerians must therefore ask: if truly the judgment was in favor of those now parading themselves as victors, why did Governor Bala Mohammed not remain to contest elections under their so-called Interim National Working Committee but instead move to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM)? Similarly, why is Governor Seyi Makinde not remaining under the leadership structure of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki’s INWC they claim was legally constituted but rather encouraging his supporters as at yesterday to align elsewhere? These actions clearly expose the reality of the situation.

12. The media, as critical stakeholders in democracy, must rise above sensationalism and ensure accurate, balanced, and professional reporting of judicial pronouncements, especially on matters capable of affecting public confidence and political stability. Public analysts and commentators who issued incorrect interpretations of the Supreme Court ruling should demonstrate integrity by retracting their statements and apologizing to the PDP and the Nigerian public

13. We call on all patriotic and loyal party members to continue supporting the activities of the party without fear or uncertainty. For the avoidance of doubt, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not, at any point in time, recognized any persons as leaders of the PDP other than Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu up to this moment.

14. The party reassures all aspirants that the PDP will participate in the 2027 General Elections without any legal challenges.

Signed

Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed
National Publicity Secretary.

May 8, 2026

08/05/2026

GOV ENO REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TOURISM DEVT.. pays unscheduled visit to Ibom Int'l Convention Arena

Governor Umo Eno has reaffirmed his commitment to the development of tourism in the State as enshrined in his development blueprint, the ARISE Agenda.

Addressing the media after his unscheduled inspection of the Ibom International Convention Arena, which has the Ibom International Convention Centre, Ibom International Hotel and Ibom Arise Shopping City, Governor Eno noted that all the necessary infrastructure that enhances tourism development are in the works and will soon be put to use.

Speaking on the facilities within the arena, he said, "This whole area is the Ibom International Convention Arena that comprises the Ibom Convention Centre, the International Hotel, the Ibom Arise Shopping City and the Theme Park. They all constitute the ecosystem here."

He said the Arena is built to serve the expected growing tourism traffic from the Victor Attah International Airport.

"The Ibom International Convention Centre can accommodate all kinds of conventions and conferences with over 5,000-seater space with break-out rooms, banquet hall, amphitheatre, and lots more.

"Then, we also have the 250-room International Hotel to support the ecosystem. The Arise Shopping City project is equally on course. For me, they are all keeping to schedule," he said.

He expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the different projects within the arena, and appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making funds available to Sub - nationals for the ex*****on of projects.

On the Governor's entourage for the inspection were the Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor to the Governor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson; members of the State Executive Council; and other Government functionaries.

08/05/2026

N’IBOM COUNCIL BOSS HAILS GOV. UMO ENO OVER DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES IN NSIT IBOM

The Executive Chairman of Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Otobong Sunny Aaron has applauded the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, for his remarkable developmental strides and commitment towards infrastructural transformation in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.

She gave the commendation during the commissioning ceremony of two major projects executed by the Akwa Ibom State Government in Nsit Ibom LGA. The projects, which were commissioned on behalf of Governor Umo Eno by the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, PhD, include the Lutheran Model School, Afaha Offiong, and the 11-kilometre Owot Uta – Nung Oku Ekwere – Afaha Udo Eyop – Edebom 1 Road.

Speaking during the event, Rt. Hon. Otobong Sunny Aaron expressed profound gratitude to the state government for extending such impactful projects to the people of Nsit Ibom, noting that the developments would greatly improve the socio-economic wellbeing of residents.

“We are sincerely grateful to the Akwa Ibom State Government for these impactful interventions in our local government area,” she stated.

“The Lutheran Model School will significantly improve the learning environment for our children and further restore confidence in public primary education, while the 11KM road project will boost economic activities, enhance transportation, and improve the standard of living of our people.”

The Chairman further assured Governor Umo Eno of the unwavering support and loyalty of the people of Nsit Ibom, stressing that the governor’s people-oriented leadership and developmental achievements would be reciprocated with massive support and votes in the 2027 governorship election.

Rt. Hon. Otobong Aaron also commended the coordinator of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), Engr. Aminu Mohammed, for the timely completion and quality ex*****on of the road project, describing it as a major infrastructural breakthrough for the benefiting communities.

The commissioning ceremony attracted government officials, political stakeholders, traditional rulers, community leaders, women groups, youths, and residents who came out in large numbers to witness the landmark achievements of the Umo Eno-led administration in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.

07/05/2026