Elated by the landslide victory of the PDP gubernatorial Candidate, Pastor Umo Eno, as the winner of the March 18 Governorship election in Akwa Ibom, the YOUTH WING of a formidable political group in the state; Uyo Senatorial District Peoples’ Initiative (USPI), has said the result of the poll is an eloquent proof that the umbrella party is a religion in the State.
A goodwill message, issued Tuesday, by the National Youth President of the organization, Elder Iniobong Obot, noted: “It is with great delight that we felicitate with the Golden Gift for the good people of Akwa Ibom, His Excellency-elect, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno and his running mate, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, on their resounding victory at Saturday’s polls, and their subsequent declaration as Governor-elect and Deputy Governor-elect of Akwa Ibom State by the INEC.”
Describing the outcome of the election as a Victory for the people of Akwa Ibom State, the YOUTH WING of USPI, commended Akwa Ibomites, especially the youth, for trusting the PDP and voting massively for Umo Eno/Eyakenyi ticket, alongside candidates of the PDP for House of Assembly.
Part of their statement read: “Pastor Umo Eno’s electoral victory is a reflection of the wish of the people of Uyo Senatorial District, and Akwa Ibom State in general who through the ballot, reposed trust and confidence on him and the PDP.
“As a group, whose members are drawn from the Nine (9) vastly populated local government areas of Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District, which the governorship election was zoned to, we call on other contenders to accept the outcome of the Governorship Election in the state and congratulate the Governor-elect, Pastor Umo Eno.”
The YOUTH WING of USPI noted that contrary to the wrongful assertion by the opposition parties, the state governorship and House of Assembly elections followed due process and were conducted in consonance with relevant laws, especially the Electoral Act 2022 as amended.
The group also noted that the results duly collated from the various units, wards and local government areas had so far been adjudged by local and international observers as free, fair, credible and transparent.
They specifically commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for fulfilling all his campaign promises in all sectors and above all, sustaining peace in the State, expressing optimism that the incoming administration which is coming with ARISE agenda, will build on already existing achievements of the PDP-led government.
“We are deeply convinced being a courageous, purposeful, honest, visionary leader and true Man of God, Pastor Umo Eno will revolutionize our dear State and put it on a roller-coaster of development,” the group stated.
While expressing appreciation to its progenitor and champion of Uyo politics; Prince Enobong Uwah, for empowering uncountable youths of the senatorial district to be self reliant, including those in the USPI, the formidable organization prayed God to grant the Governor-elect and all the elected House of Assembly candidates divine wisdom and understanding to pilot the affairs of the State.
Elder Obot, who is the National Youth Leader of the organization also extolled the altruistic leadership style of the National Coordinator, USPI; Dr. Samuel Edet (Akintola), the team spirit of the National Executive Council as well as the massive support of all Local Government Coordinators and Women wing, saying, these, among others, enabled the group to return bloc votes for the PDP in the just concluded elections.
He, therefore, assured the continued support of the entire youths of USPI to the incoming administration and leadership of the PDP in Akwa Ibom.
