The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on the Supreme Court judgment which upheld his victory at the March 2023 governorship election in the state.
The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Thursday, said the apex Court judgment was a victory for democracy.
He also described it as the decisive triumph of the will of the people of Akwa Ibom in their determination to preserve good governance in their state.
“The spontaneous jubilation across Akwa Ibom at the news of the judgment of the Supreme Court shows that the verdict is in line with their expressed will, aspiration and choice at the March 18, 2023 governorship election.
“Eno is a humble, compassionate and visionary leader; seasoned administrator with extensive managerial skills which he acquired over the years in both private and public sectors.
“These qualities continue to endear him to the people of Akwa Ibom, and for which they overwhelmingly elected him at the poll, “ he said.
Ologunagba said the PDP is proud of Eno’s capacity for leadership, especially in hitting the ground running upon inauguration.
“The governor hit the ground running with the launching of the Arise Agenda, leading to monumental achievements in the delivery of life-changing citizen empowerment programmes and projects in critical sectors.”
This, according to him, includes, agriculture, education, healthcare, security, housing, road infrastructure, manufacturing, commerce, aviation among others.
He congratulated the people of Akwa Ibom for the victory.
He advised Eno to remain steadfast in building on the legacies of his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, in the delivery of his people-oriented Arise Agenda programmes and projects in line with the policy thrust and manifesto of the PDP. (NAN)