The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has tasked the newly-elected State Executive of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to aim at conquering new territories and expanding the umbrella to accommodate more people through their people-centric service.
The governor gave the charge while addressing the State Party Congress, where the new executive of the party was elected, at Uyo Township Stadium.
He congratulated the re-elected chairman, Elder Aniekan Akpan, and his executive for their successful election and urged them to surpass the strides of the previous executive.
Governor Eno, assured that he would continue to lead the state with integrity and honesty, adding that his government would remain responsive and responsible while continuing to galvanize the youths as well as other Akwa Ibomites to arise.
He lauded the hard work and diligent service of the immediate past party, Exco, for leading the party to victory in various elections during their tenure.
He particularly thanked the immediate past Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, for providing the needed leadership that led to his emergence as governor.
Governor Eno also appreciated his predecessor for taking part in the congress, as well as representatives from the National Secretariat and the Congress Organizing Committee, led by Engr. Uwem Okoko, for what he described as a well-organized congress.
While noting that the exercise marked a new dawn for the party, he called on all party faithful to give the new Exco the necessary support to succeed in the tasks ahead, especially in the October 5 local government election.
In his remarks, the immediate past Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, appreciated the party leadership for successfully driving the party to success and supporting Pastor Umo Eno to victory in the 2023 elections.
He pledged his continuous support, where necessary, to enable the new leadership to succeed in their mandate.
In his acceptance speech, the newly-elected Chairman, Elder Aniekan Akpan, assured that the Exco would work together to maintain the winning history of the party and, more importantly, to ensure the re-election of Governor Umo Eno in 2027.
Other elected officers include: Harrison Ekpo, Deputy Chairman; Ibanga Brownson, Secretary; and Augustine Akpan, Inemesit Itina, and Barr. Ekpong Edemumoh as Vice Chairmen I, II, and III.
Also in the new Exco are: Mmeme Akpabio, Effiong Emah, Emmanuel Mbong, Edwin Ebiese, Barr. Ekemini Uba, Andy Ekitok, Inibehe Silas, and Ubong Effiong, as Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Organizing Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Legal Adviser, Auditor, Woman Leader, and Youth Leader, respectively, among others.
