2027: Udim APC stakeholders back Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno

August 8, 2025 by Adekunle Yusuf

In a bold show of unity, solidarity, and loyalty, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State held an extended stakeholders’ meeting last Sunday. Essien Udim, the hometown of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, played host to this historic gathering—the first of its kind since the defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The governor’s defection, alongside elected officials and political appointees from the area, marked a significant political realignment in the state.

At the meeting, APC leaders praised the growing synergy between Senator Akpabio and Governor Eno, describing it as a model of collaboration that should be replicated across party structures. They encouraged party members to actively participate in the ongoing membership registration and revalidation exercise, as directed by the governor and leader of the party in the state. Commendations also poured in for the Chairman of Essien Udim LGA, Ntiedo Usoro, for his inclusive leadership and efforts in fostering unity within the party. The lawmaker representing Essien Udim State Constituency, Prince Ukpong Akpabio II, was also lauded for his effective legislative work and cooperation with the council chairman.

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Among key resolutions reached, the stakeholders unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. They also called for Senator Akpabio to be returned unopposed to the Senate and endorsed Governor Eno for re-election. This motion, moved by former State Assembly Leader, Dr. Etido Ibekwe, and seconded by Prince Akpabio, was unanimously adopted through a vote conducted by Emmanuel Sunday Akpan, a former member of the House of Representatives. The high-powered gathering brought together stakeholders from all eleven wards, including current and former lawmakers, council chairmen, board members, legislative aides, party leaders, women and youth leaders.