Akwa Ibom PDP Ward Endorses Governor Emmanuel's Preferred Successor

Akwa Ibom's Oniong East ward 1, Ikot Akpatek, has unanimously adopted Pastor Umo Eno, the preferred successor of Governor Udom Emmanuel, as the sole candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 gubernatorial elections. The decision was made at a general meeting over the weekend, where PDP members and stakeholders in Onna stated their support for Eno's candidacy. The leader of the ward, Obong Barr. Akaninyene Idem, emphasized that all other interests in the party have been subsumed in Eno's aspiration, citing the governor's directive as the reason for their decision.

Key Takeaways:

• The Oniong East ward 1, Ikot Akpatek, has adopted Pastor Umo Eno as the sole candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 gubernatorial elections in Akwa Ibom State.
• The decision was made at a general meeting where PDP members and stakeholders in Onna unanimously agreed to support Eno's candidacy.
• The ward's leader, Obong Barr. Akaninyene Idem, highlighted that all other interests in the party have been subsumed in Eno's aspiration, following the governor's directive.
• The General Overseer of His Divine Redeemed World Ministries, Apostle Dr Elijah A. Jack, also spoke in support of Eno, citing his entrepreneurial achievements and capacity to carry everyone along.
• Apostle Jack donated ₦150,000 to the party for registration of members into the PDP platform.

Statistics:

• ₦150,000: The amount donated by Apostle Dr Elijah A. Jack to the party for registration of members into the PDP platform.
• 2023: The year envisaged for the gubernatorial elections in Akwa Ibom State.

Sources:

• "THEWILL"
• [Reported by THEWILL, April 03, ]