ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a comprehensive Campaign Council to lead the victory of the Umo Eno/Akon Eyakenyi Ticket for the 2023 general election.
The event was held on Monday at the Campaign Ground at Lagos Street, Ewet Housing Estate.
Addressing to the Campaign Council, Governor Udom Emmanuel noted that with the inauguration, the PDP is set to emerge victorious through the leadership of Pastor Umo Eno as party’s flag bearer in the 2023 governorship election.
The Governor who is also the Leader of PDP in Akwa Ibom State, said a total victory for all PDP candidates is non-negotiable as the party is set to replicate its trademark of victory that has become its characteristic since 1999.
He said: “Today, all the stakeholders who have been working towards the success of successive elections in this State are here for this historic takeoff and with them in this ship, we are headed to the massive election victory in 2023.”
Speaking at the event, the Akwa Ibom PDP gubernatorial candidate, Pastor Umo, said the rapidly growing endorsements, support and preference by Akwa Ibom people for his candidacy for the Governor, places on him the determination to repay this huge trust.
Umo promised to lead an administration of inclusiveness and broad-based development that touches on the cardinal aspirations of Akwa Ibom people while safeguarding their lives and properties.
On his part, the Akwa Ibom State Chairman of the PDP, Hon. Aniekan Akpan said the party has launched a robust engagement strategy that will replicate the stories of victory that the PDP has always recorded in the State.
Elder Akpan said: “In 2023, Akwa Ibom people will be delivering all candidates of the Party in all categories of the elections and most importantly vote themselves into an administration of progress and collective prosperity.”
Responding on behalf of members of the newly inaugurated Campaign Council, the Director-General of the Pastor Umo Eno Campaign Organization, Amb Assam Assam, said the PDP and campaign organisation will drive issue-based campaigns and called on all Akwa Ibom to sign on to the Arise Agenda of Pastor Umo Eno.
Also, goodwill messages were delivered by the Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Felicia Bassey, the National Chairman of MPM and Senatorial Candidate for Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem, the Political Leader of Uyo Senatorial District, Senator Effiong Bob, SSA to the Governor on Youths, Mr Aniefiok Aniefiok Wilson Iwaudofia, among others, Vanguard reports.