2023: STAKEHOLDERS NOMINATE REV UMO ENOH AS GOV EMMANUEL'S SUCCESSOR

Critical stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State have adopted the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources, Rev Umo Bassey Eno as their preferred choice for the Hilltop Mansion come 2023.

At a well attended meeting presided over by Governor Emmanuel at the Government House in Uyo, a former Governor of the State, Arch. Victor Attah presented Pastor Umo Enoh to the forum as a humble and sincere man with capacity to lead the state.

According to an insider, the nomination of Pastor Eno attracted a loud spontaneous applause from all who where present, showing strong affirmation of the nomination.

The support further heightened by the Oku Ibom Ibibio and Paramount Ruler of Nsit Ubium, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Etuk who spoke as the Chairman of State Council of Chiefs, glowingly in support of the revered Clergy.

The Stakeholders included former deputy Governor Etim Okpoyo, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Senator Emmanuel Ibokessien, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, Chief Nduese Essien, Senator Effiong Bob, Senator Alloy Etok, among others

Prayers to dedicate the nominee to God were offered by some fathers of faith led by Dr. Sunday Mbang and Rev Uma Ukpai.

They prayed against any force that may attempt to derail the decision of God for the people of Akwa Ibom State.

Rev Eno in an emotion ladened voice, is said to have appreciated the stakeholders for nominating him, saying he was humbled to be so recognised.

Pastor Eno, until his appointment into the State Executive Council, was Chief Executive Officer of Royalty Hotels, the first local Akwa Ibom company to take on large industrial catering offshore.

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