Senate President Godswill Akpabio has handed over the leadership and political structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State to Governor Umo Eno.

Akpabio performed the handing over at the first meeting of APC Stakeholders in the State at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Uyo.

Addressing the gathering, Eno urged the party’s leadership, from the Wards level upwards, to accept the movement and merger with open arms, in order for everyone to be beneficiaries of the movement.

“This is a merger and as the Senate President has said, we must, therefore, approach it with love, unity, and understanding. There has to be some sacrifices from both ends.

“Let the leadership and members bring down the rhetorics so that we all can come together in droves and build a truly united All Progressives Congress in our State.

“We have heard stories where some ward leaders have brought out lists of requirements for people that want to join the party as if it is a marriage ceremony. Honestly, that should not be. We should be happy that Akwa Ibom is getting united, and we are all better for it,” he said.

Eno assured the stakeholders, especially Senator Godswill Akpabio, of his readiness to work together with the Party’s hierarchy, and support the ideology and interest of the Party for the overall good of the people of the State.

“I just want to tell our people and the party that I am here to work with you. I am here to contribute to the growth of the Party. We will work with you, and give you that honour that you so rightly deserve”.

Akpabio, who described Eno as a great unifier, a man of foresight and vision, said the governor’s leadership has brought peace and unity to Akwa Ibom and repositioned it for future growth.

The Senate President described Eno’s movement into APC as a merger, and not an acquisition and urged all members to join hands to work for the progress and overall interest of the State.

He called on the Governor to integrate the State stressing that his position as the Senate President is not to lord over the Governor but to protect the interest of the State to ensure its progress, so as to leave behind a legacy of love, peace and unity for unborn generations.

He announced the modification of the party’s slogan to encourage integration, love, unity and progress.

Akwa.Ibom APC Chairman, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, commended the Governor for his exceptional leadership style that has transformed the State to a united and peaceful haven.

Ntukekpo assured the Governor of the willingness and support of the party’s leadership, urging members to submit to his leadership, guidance and direction, for the expected growth and progress of the State.

The State APC Woman leader, Obonganwan Obonodo Uko, Youth Leader, Dr. Clement Awakessien, representatives of Chapter Chairmen, Mr. Utitofon Jeremiah, and representatives of ward chairmen, Mr. Edidiong Dama, appreciated the Governor for his inclusive leadership disposition and especially for reaching out to them even when he was yet to join the APC.

They acknowledged that a good number of their members benefited from the Governor’s empowerment initiatives, and pledged their readiness to support the Governo to attain his lofty ideals for the party and the State as contained in the ARISE Agenda.

The event was graced by members of the State Executive Council, and the political class.

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