Tag: Governor Umo Eno

Akpabio Not a Killer — Akwa Ibom Elder,Chief Nse Ntuen dismisses allegations as malicious falsehood

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A prominent Akwa Ibom elder and former lawmaker, Chief Nse Ntuen, has dismissed recent allegations against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, described them as malicious, baseless, and inconsistent with both fact and character.   Chief Ntuen, who has known Akpabio for over five decades, issued a detailed statement in Uyo where he condemned the claims made by Mrs. Patience Ibanga Akpabio the Senate President’s sister-in-law labelling them as products of “personal bitterness and deliberate mischief.”   Ntuen, a former Chairman of Essien Udim Local Government Area and…

Governor Umo Eno joins APC, receives warm welcome from party leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially welcomed the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, into its fold, described his defection as a strategic and progressive move that will benefit both the state and the nation.   In a statement issued on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Abuja, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, led by its National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, expressed delight at the governor’s decision to join the ruling party.   The statement, signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka,…

Akpabio greets Governor Umo Eno, Akwa Ibomites on state’s 37th anniversary

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has congratulated the government and people of Akwa Ibom on the 37th anniversary of the creation of the state. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh lauded Governor Umo Eno and the entire Akwa Ibomites for their steadfastness, unity and cooperation. “Today, we celebrate a remarkable milestone – the 37th anniversary of Akwa Ibom State. It is indeed a worthwhile journey, which has been fulfilling despite some challenges. In the last 37 years,…