Eno Sworn In As Akwa Ibom Governor

Pastor Umo Eno was today sworn in as the fifth democratically elected governor of Akwa Ibom State. 

He was sworn in alongside Senator Akon Eyakenyi who will serve as his deputy

The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Ekaette Obot administered their oath of office and allegiance at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium, Uyo.

In his inaugural address, Eno assured the people that he would be governor for all Akwa Ibom people irrespective of party affiliations.

He called on all political stakeholders to shelve their grievances and join hands with him to move the state forward, appealing that politics must not severe the ties of their common heritage or brotherhood.

“I ask you to arise with us and lets usher in the Golden Era for our dear State and our people.

"Elections are over, and our kindred spirit must be renewed and deepened.

"We are all Akwaibomites first before politics.

“Politics therefore must not separate or sever the ties of our brotherhood and common heritage and aspirations.

"I pledge to you that I will be Governor for all Akwaibomites, irrespective of political persuasions or affiliations

”I call on our people to come together, and let’s build s State where the pain of one Akwaibomite is the pain of all, and where the success of one Akwaibomite is the success for all.

“We have been too polarized by politics, This should not be.

"As I said in my Victory Speech, we will set up a bi-partisan reconciliation committee soon, so we can jaw-jaw instead of war-war on critical issues of our development, unity and brotherhood”, he said.

He stressed that he could not achieve or actualize his visions for the state alone.

“This is a collective responsibility, and I am very sure all of you patriotic citizens of Akwa Ibom State, will join hands with me to further push the developmental strides as handed down by my worthy Predecesso."

He thanked all stakeholders that supported his aspiration and stood by him all through including Traditional Rulers and religious leaders, the political class, elder statesmen, groups, former leaders of the state and Akwa Ibom people in the Diaspora.