Professionals and businessmen from Akwa Ibom State have congratulated Governor Umo Eno on the decision of the Appeal Court upholding his election as the governor of the state.
In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, the group described the judgement as a victory for democracy “as it is a reflection of the will of the people of Akwa Ibom State as expressed in the March 18, 2023 Governorship election.”
Signed by the National Coordinator of the group, Engr. Ufot Akan Umoren, the statement urged other political parties and contenders to the governorship seat to accept the verdict of the people as reaffirmed by the Judiciary and join hands with Pastor Eno to further move the State forward.
The group advised them against further litigation at the Supreme Court, adding that all such resources and energy should be directed towards building and lifting the State to a higher height.
The statement added: “Our Platform congratulates Governor Umo Eno on his well-deserved victory at the Appeal Court, which upheld his election as Akwa Ibom State Governor at the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the State.
“As an apolitical group, which focuses only on good governance and the wellbeing of the people of Akwa Ibom State, we hold that the Appeal Court judgment is in tandem with the expressed Will of the people at the Governorship election.
“Our group therefore urges other political Parties and contenders to the office of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State in the last election, to accept the verdict of the people as also reaffirmed by the Court of Appeal and join hands with Pastor Umo Eno to move our dear State forward.
“From the inception of office on May 29, 2023, Governor Eno especially with his ARISE agenda, has continued to demonstrate an exceptional vision, capacity, competence and proficiency for leadership, in line with the confidence reposed on him by the people as the best hand to lead the State at this critical time.
“We urge them as patriots not to engage in further litigation at the Supreme Court but redirect the resources, energy and time towards building and lifting the State to a higher height.’
The professionals also called for the support of the people of Akwa Ibom State for Governor Eno in his quest to further develop the state.
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