The YPP Governorship candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Senator Obong Bassey Albert (OBA), has praised the administration of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pst. Umo Eno, describing his inclusive governance as a model worthy of emulation.
OBA made the remarks during the ARISE with Renewed Hope Initiative tour to Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area on Thursday, which featured the inauguration of the newly constituted Coordinating Committee for the local government.
He expressed satisfaction with Governor Eno’s leadership style, noting that he has consistently maintained an approach that embraces all citizens, regardless of political affiliation.
“Governor Umo Eno is the Governor of the state, and Akwa Ibom is his entire constituency,” OBA said.
“It is not about who supported him or who did not; he serves the entire state equally, and I applaud him for that.”
He further stressed that political stakeholders should avoid struggles, emphasizing that the people of the state are one and should collectively benefit from development.
Looking ahead, OBA called for unity and collective efforts, particularly in delivering Ibiono Ibom one hundred percent in support of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno.
Addressing the newly inaugurated local government Executive Committee for the group, the President General of ARISE with Renewed Hope Initiative, Engr. Uwem Okoko, charged members to immediately implement ward and unit mobilization strategies to strengthen grassroots support ahead of the 2027 elections, ensuring the vision of the initiative is fully realized.
He noted that the people of Ibiono Ibom have shown appreciation for Governor Eno’s unprecedented development by endorsing him for Governorship in 2027.
Setting the tone for the ceremony, the International Coordinator of the initiative, Rt. Hon. Udo Kierian, urged members to remain patriotic and committed to the collective goals of the party at both state and federal levels. He called on everyone to relay the message to their wards and units, highlighting the importance of early preparation and grassroots mobilization.
Hon. Asuakak Umoh, Chairman of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, inaugurated as Ibiono Chapter Coordinator, pledged to work with the Executive Committee to strengthen and ensure effective grassroots mobilization across all communities.
Other members of the newly inaugurated Executive Committee included Mrs. Ime Eyo, Rt. Hon. Dominic Udoatan, Aniekan Iwang, Hon. Shirley Allen, Anthony Asuquo, Mr. Iniem Thomas, Mr. Umo Ekop, and Barr. Anietie Bassey, among others.
The 41-member Advisory Committee included Chairman Obong Daniel Udoh, Secretary Isantim Churchill Udoh, Sen. Ita Enang, Sen. Bassey Albert, Rt. Hon. Ime Bassey Okon, Rt. Hon. Ignatius Edet, Hon. Moses Essien, among others.
