We want Akpabio to retain Senate Presidency – Gov Eno

News We want Akpabio to retain Senate Presidency – Gov Eno Published on January 4, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Governor Umo Eno of Akwa-Ibom says the state wants Godswill Akpabio to retain his position as Senate President come 2027. Eno said this on Sunday during a Special Inter-denominational New Year’s Thanksgiving and Covenant Service in Uyo, the state capital. The governor also said it is only the enemy of Akwa-Ibom that would not want Godswill Akpabio to be Senate President. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “We will pray and work hard that Akpabio’s colleagues will return him as the Senate President, so that Akwa Ibom will continue to occupy the number three seat in this country. “We are clear on that. We are very clear and it is only an enemy of this state that will not want our son to be the number three citizen. But if you are an Akwa-Ibomite and the blood of this state runs in you, you would love to see our son there. You will support this dream. “You will support this vision, and we are clear on that across party lines. And I’m sure we are clear on the fact that God should continue to lead this state through this our humble servant. I’m sure you are clear on that,” Governor Eno said. Up Next I’ve been marked for assassination as Boko Haram figure — Sheikh Gumi alleges Don't Miss AGF Fagbemi terminates Akpabio’s defamation suit against Senator Natasha You may like AGF Fagbemi terminates Akpabio’s defamation suit against Senator Natasha Stubb Creek Reserve: We are not terrorists- Ekid leaders reject Gov Eno’s label APC congresses: Gov Eno sets up seven-man implementation committee Akpabio orders lawyers to drop all suits against Sen Natasha, others 2026 will bring renewed hope, stability-Akpabio assures Nigerians Akpabio, Abbas direct re-gazetting of new tax laws amid controversy

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