TheHILL | POLITICS | July 21, 2021.
The Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources, Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has spoken on his rumoured Governorship ambition, stating that, although he is eminently qualified to run, he has not consulted anyone or declared for the race.
Pastor Eno is rumoured to be the preferred choice of Governor Udom Emmanuel in the 2023 governorship election in Akwa Ibom. He however made some clarifications on recent political issues in the State when he hosted Uyo Senatorial District Media Practitioners Forum, USDMPF, in his Signature by Royalty Hotel, Ewet Housing, Uyo.
Pastor Eno stated that, he is for now focused on serving his boss, His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel in the State Executive Council and to help the governor in the execution of the Completion Agenda.
While frowning at the rampant resort to blackmail and publication of rumours as news by otherwise credible news mediums and purveyors, he charged media practitioners to always verify their stories before hitting the news stands.
Pastor Eno said he has not consulted anyone or group on his rumoured Governorship ambition but dismissed those who are claiming the Governorship as their exclusive preserve or right, maintaining that, as a bona-fide citizen of Akwa Ibom State of Nsit Ubium extraction and Uyo Senatorial District where the office has been zoned to come 2023, he is eminently qualified to contest.
“2023 is in God’s Power Game, he never gives it as a matter of right but on the template of grace so He is glorified”, he amplified.
He however made it clear that, his preoccupation is to deliver on his assignment as Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources and charged the USDMPF to partner his Ministry in publicizing her achievements .
He also pledged his support for Governor Udom Emmanuel insisting that, he will wholly support the Governor’s succession plan when God gives him direction.
Earlier, Chairman of the USDMPF, Deacon Ofonime Isong who led the delegation to the parley, commended the Commissioner for his successful private sector engagement and bringing same passion to public service.
Deacon Isong said the Forum is determined to set agenda and shape the 2023 race with a view to help identify and project the best Governor from Uyo Senatorial District for the State.
The USDMPF Chairman stressed that, the forum has not aligned with any Aspirant but will openly engage all of them to enable the Forum identify and support the aspirant who has the best Economic Development Blueprint and vision for the State.
Other members of USDMPF who were in the parley include the Vice Chairman of the Forum, Prince Emmanuel Ndon, the Director of Contact and Mobilisation, Comrade Victor Ukpong , the Director of Online Media, Mr Utitofon Morgan, Public Relations Officer, Pastor Michael Okon, Special Assistants to Governor Emmanuel on Project Monitoring, Comrade Ernest Akpan and Mr Joseph Okon among others.
