Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Itu Local Government Area have re-affirmed their support for the party and all the candidates of the party in the forth coming 2023 general elections.

The party leaders who made their position known on Sunday at the Itu/Ibiono Federal Constituency Office, Mbak Itam praised the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel for his sterling performance in office and mature handling of party affairs in the state.

Convener of the meeting and member representing Itu/Ibiono Federal Constituency in the House of Reps, Dr Henry Archibong said Itu is firmly committed to delivering the 5 candidates of the party at the polls. While dismissing claims that Itu people have moved to a few mushroom parties which sprung up recently, he also assured that all court cases will be summarily dismissed like the famous ante bellum case which clearly lacked merit.

Dr Archibong described the PDP Governorship candidate in the state, Pst Umo Eno as a God sent gift to Akwa �bom State with the capacity, temperament and ideas to change the fortunes of the state. He assured Itu people that Pastor Umo Eno will change the fortunes of the area as he promised on several occasions and interactions with him.

He enjoined all party men and women to continue to drum support for his candidacy and that of all the candidates of the party.

Others Speakers at the meeting were former SSG, Obonganwan Grace Ekong, Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon Dr Bassey Okon, Commissioner, House of Assembly Commission, Barr Goddy Awah, MD Basse Engineering Ltd, Engr Bassey Ekanem, Special Assistant to the Governor, Public Affairs, Mr Raphael Edem, SA to Governor, Projects, Hon Ebong Ebong Okon (Kiwi), SA to Governor, Hon Ubong Wilson Ukut, Itu Chapter Chairman of the PDP, Hon Victor Okon, PDP woman leader, Itu, Mrs Inemesit Maxwell, Youth Leader, Comrade Joshua Samuel Edem.

They affirmed the strength of the party in the area and unanimously declared their support for Pastor Umo Eno. They called on all ward and unit leaders to use the remaining days to ensure voter registration and pvc collection.

In attendance were past and present political office holders, past and present councillors, ward chairmen, past and present ward chairmen, critical stakeholders from all the wards.