The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared his support for President Bola Tibunu’s second-term bid, citing Tinubu’s commitment to national development through critical infrastructure projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
Eno, who is a governor of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, made the declaration on Tuesday while representing President Tinubu during the official flag-off of the 65-kilometre, three-lane dual carriageway section of the highway project in Nsit-Antai Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
His declaration comes on the same day the PDP Governors’ Forum said the party would not collapse into any coalition aimed at ousting Tinubu from power in 2027.
In a statement issued shortly after the event, Eno described Tinubu as a visionary and de-tribalised leader whose agenda is bringing tangible development to all parts of Nigeria, irrespective of party lines or political affiliations.
“I want to express the sentiments of the people of Akwa Ibom State for allowing the project to pass through our state. It could have gone elsewhere, so we do not take this for granted,” Eno said.
He said the inclusion of Akwa Ibom in the multi-billion naira highway project was a testament to the President’s commitment to equitable development.
“Mr. President has approved and embarked on this audacious project that is set to unlock our economic potential, especially for coastal communities. This initiative aligns with his Renewed Hope Agenda and deserves to be completed under his leadership,” the governor added.
Declaring his full support for President Tinubu’s re-election, Eno said, “Let me end by assuring our people-loving President that we will stand by him. He deserves to complete his eight years in office. He cannot start this work and abandon it. Someone else may not finish it with the same passion.”
Quoting the Bible, he continued, “The hand that has started this work will complete it. Our prayer is for God to grant Mr. President good health and strength to finish what he has begun so it doesn’t become another abandoned project like the East-West Road.”
