Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured President Bola Tinubu that Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region in the 2027 general elections. Akpabio gave this assurance in Uyo, at a special prayer service organised to dedicate the APC’s 2027 election campaigns to God. The event, held at the International Christian Worship Centre, Uyo, had the theme, “We Are Well Able.” Akpabio expressed confidence that the turnout and participation at the prayer service demonstrated the state’s readiness to deliver on the electoral promise.
Akpabio urged party leaders and members in the state to put aside their differences, embrace unity, and present a common front to ensure the party’s victory at the polls. He stressed that Akwa Ibom had a responsibility to reciprocate Tinubu’s political support, particularly his backing that paved the way for an indigene of the state to emerge as President of the Senate. Akpabio noted that as a result of Tinubu’s support, an Akwa Ibom son is currently the President of the Senate and the number three citizen of Nigeria.
In his address titled “One Family, One Destiny, One Akwa Ibom Under God,” Akpabio emphasised that the APC must operate as an inclusive political family, without discrimination between founding members and new entrants. He said there should be no aborigines and no newcomers, no landlords and no tenants, and no first-class and second-class members in the APC family. Instead, everyone must be united by a common purpose and a shared responsibility.
Akpabio also warned against political exclusion and rivalry, noting that personal ambitions must not supersede the welfare of the party. He described Akwa Ibom as a Nigerian success story, attributing the state’s progress to purposeful leadership, peace, and development. Akpabio urged the people to preserve the state’s achievements while recognising their responsibility to contribute to Nigeria’s overall development and national unity.
Earlier, Governor Umo Eno thanked the people for their support in the last election and appealed for stronger backing for Tinubu, Akpabio, himself, and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections. Eno expressed his readiness to continue serving the state with the fear of God if re-elected. He sought stronger support for the APC candidates, emphasising the importance of unity and cooperation within the party.
The special prayer service, which drew a large crowd, was a testament to the state’s commitment to the APC and its candidates. Akpabio’s assurance to Tinubu is a significant boost to the party’s chances in the 2027 elections. The APC is seeking to maintain its stronghold in the state and the South-South region, and Akpabio’s pledge is expected to galvanise support for the party.
The development is also significant given the current political landscape in Nigeria, with various parties and candidates jostling for position ahead of the 2027 elections. Akpabio’s statement is a clear indication of the APC’s determination to win the elections and the crucial role that Akwa Ibom State will play in the party’s success.
Key points
- Akpabio assures Tinubu of Akwa Ibom’s support in the 2027 elections.
- Akpabio urges APC members to unite and work together for the party’s success.
- Governor Eno seeks stronger backing for Tinubu, Akpabio, and other APC candidates in 2027.
