Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno
Apparently impressed by his performance since assumption of office in many sectors particularly in sustaining peace and security, royal fathers have thrown their weight behind Governor Umo Eno’s re-election campaign in Akwa Ibom.
They have equally showered royal blessings on him as the Governor is set to kick-start his re-election tour across the 31 Local Government Areas.
The traditional fathers pronounced their blessings during a consultation visit by the Governor to the Traditional Rulers’ Chambers, Uyo.
In his remarks, the President-General of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers and the Oku Ibom Ibibio, Solomon Etuk, commended Governor Eno for responsible and transparent style of governance.
He lauded the Governor’s emphasis on due process, explaining that projects were backed by approved funds before contracts were awarded and payments made in accordance with established procedures, a practice he said would minimise abandoned projects.
Etuk also applauded the administration for maintaining peace and extending welfare support to traditional rulers, assuring the governor of the traditional institution’s support for his second-term bid.
The royal father enumerated the numerous welfare packages extended to traditional rulers and expressed optimism that the administration would do more for the traditional institution if returned to office in 2027.
He therefore urged traditional rulers to work in unison with their people to support continuity and Governor Umo Eno’s leadership.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers and Paramount Ruler of Abak Local Government Area, Saviour Udofia, and the immediate past Chairman and Paramount Ruler of Udung Uko LGA, Bassey Etim Edet, appreciated the Governor for his leadership, especially his community-based projects, welfare packages for senior citizens and support for the traditional institution.
They also offered prayers for the Governor and assured him of their support for his re-election in 2027.
Earlier, in his consultation message, the governor thanked the royal fathers for their support since the inception of his administration in 2023.
He also noted their contributions to peace and unity in their respective domains and assured them that traditional rulers would continue to enjoy their pride of place and greater recognition during his second term.
Governor Eno called on traditional rulers across the State to support continuity, good governance, peace and unity as he seeks a second term in office, describing sustained peace as the foundation for accelerated development.
The governor announced November 16, 2026, as the commencement date for his second-term campaign, scheduled to take off from Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, explaining that the choice of the area was strategic and a mark of respect for his wife’s place of origin.
He therefore solicited the support, votes and prayers of the traditional fathers for the success of his second-term bid, promising good governance and improved welfare packages for the royal fathers upon his return in May 2027.
He urged traditional rulers, as custodians of culture and direct links to the grassroots, to use their influence to promote unity, political understanding and support for the government’s development agenda.
Highlighting his administration’s relationship with the traditional institution, the Governor listed the provision of official vehicles, a Coaster bus, personal assistants, quarterly medical assistance, 13th-month allowances and other welfare interventions as evidence of his government’s commitment to the traditional institution and its inclusion in governance.
He expressed confidence that Akwa Ibom would emerge as a major destination for investment and development before the end of his proposed second term in 2031.
Governor Eno, who also solicited support for President Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said Akwa Ibom must sustain the prevailing atmosphere of peace, which he described as a collective achievement secured through sacrifice and commitment.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong Frank Archibong, recalled Governor Eno’s campaign promise in 2022 to make Akwa Ibom better than he met it, saying the traditional rulers could now attest to the progress made under his administration.
He cited projects across the wards as part of the interventions recorded and congratulated the Governor on the successful visit of President Bola Tinubu to the State, describing it as an indication of the confidence the Presidency has in Akwa Ibom.
He called on the royal fathers to remain supportive and spread the good news of the governor’s achievements to the grassroots.
