Pst. Umo Eno: CHAMPIONING A PROGRESSIVE PRECEDENCE OVER RIGID IDEOLOGICAL DIVISIONS

While Receiving clusters of defectors from other political parties in the State on Friday, March 22, 2024, Pastor Umo Eno made an enthralling declaration that held the atmosphere spellbound, one of a kind ever heard from or made by a leader in contemporary times.

Governor Umo Eno's compulsive declaration on remaining a staunch PDP member while supporting President Tinubu's administration signifies a departure from traditional partisan politics towards a more cooperative and open-minded approach – a kind of rare leadership that is the sought after in the 21st century. His advocacy for a more respectful and inclusive political environment in Akwa Ibom State, sets a precedence for leaders to prioritize governance over strict party lines, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual understanding.

The Governor’s emphasis on inclusivity and collaboration inkles his unalloyed penchant for uniting the state regardless of political affiliations which was also barely dramatized by welcoming defectors from other parties into the ruling party BUT without compromising his own political stance.

Such could be deductively and unpretentiously adjudged as the Governor’s willingness to work with a diverse range of individuals for the collective good of the State. This approach aligns with the ethos of inclusivity, which is the core of the modern-day leadership demand.

Pastor mo Eno exemplifies a non-status-quo leader who does not maintain the status quo and follow the established patterns set by Social proofs and conventions. The world is fraught with these Traditionalist Leaders who follow same patterns, preferring to adhere to familiar practices and structures, even when those patterns are not ideal, effective and does not appeal to social good. The governor in all his doings is innovating a paradigm for the entrenchment of a new, unified Akwa Ibom State

Manifesting in his style are the qualities of a modern-day statesman by championing inclusivity, collaboration, and progressive leadership principles. His willingness to transcend political divides, promote unity, and prioritize the common good of Akwa Ibom State, positions him as one capable of recalibrating the long-anticipated contemporary governance with a focus on sustainable development and societal progress.

Pastor Eno cemented his stance on mutual respect for constituted authority when he, on that occasion, also admonished that “We must show respect, decency and loyalty. That's why, everything that the President had promised us, God will touch his heart and he will give it to us. You don't abuse somebody and then turn round and want to go and benefit from the person. Is that good?”

His leadership style reflects a modern and progressive outlook that sets a precedence against the divisionist tendency inherent in partisanship.

Cognizant of the need for cooperation and unity across party lines, the governor is demonstrating a forward-thinking approach that transcends traditional political barriers in pursuit of common goals and development for the state.

©️ Imē Jacobs