By Asuquo Cletus
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has directed all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to return to their respective wards for a statewide revalidation of membership.
This is ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Eno gave the directive during his familiarization visit to the State Secretariat of the APC in Uyo, where he also announced the constitution of a committee to deliver a befitting party secretariat.
According to the governor, the revalidation exercise will begin on August 4, 2025, and run for a month across all wards in the state. He said ward chairmen will receive official registers from the state secretariat to commence the process.
“This membership registration is crucial to determine the authentic strength of our party. It will help weed out pretenders and reinforce unity as we approach the next political cycle,” Eno said.
The governor, who is the leader of the APC in Akwa Ibom, emphasized that the process would be open to all members, regardless of their status in the party, including new entrants and foundation members. He added that the revalidation will be followed by a digital capturing process by the partyโs national secretariat.
While calling for unity and discipline within the APC ranks, Eno warned against internal bickering, describing it as counterproductive. He reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening party structures across the state.
He also praised President Bola Tinubu for his economic reforms and financial support to states, stating that the impact was visible in ongoing projects, payment of gratuities, and a stable fiscal environment.
โPresident Tinubu means well for this country. Many of us know the state of things when he came in. Two years later, weโre seeing stability. As governors, we can tell you that the federal government is releasing funds. Thatโs why weโre not owing contractors and can execute projects,โ Eno stated.
The governor used the opportunity to rally support for the President and other APC leaders, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, ahead of the 2027 elections.
โWe must show loyalty to the leadership of this party and support all our candidates for re-election. The party is supreme,โ he added.
During the visit, Eno inaugurated a 10-man committee tasked with acquiring land, mobilizing resources, and constructing a permanent party secretariat. The committee is chaired by Sir Monday Ebong Uko, with other members including Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nsima Ekere, Ita Enang, Unyime Idem, and Asam Asam.
Earlier, the State APC Chairman, Stephen Ntukekpo, hailed the governorโs leadership style, describing it as inclusive and unifying. He said Enoโs approach had helped bridge divides and rebuild trust across party lines.
Other dignitaries present at the event included the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Udeme Otong; Dean of Commissioners, Mkpison Frank Archibong; ALGON Chairman, Dr Uwemedimo Udo; and the Dean of Honourary Special Advisers, Isantim Kenneth Okon, and other senior Government officials.
