Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the lawmaker representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Moses Essien, has mobilised key stakeholders across Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area to throw their weight behind President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno for a second term in office.
Essien anchored the call for the endorsement on what he described as the visible development strides recorded by the federal and state governments, citing sustained interventions in healthcare, infrastructure and social empowerment under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Gov. Eno’s ARISE Agenda.
The endorsement was made during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened by the lawmaker and attended by political leaders, traditional and community leaders, women and youth leaders drawn from across party lines.
The forum reviewed the development situation in the local government area and acknowledged what participants described as “measurable and impactful efforts by the federal and state governments to improve the socio-economic well-being of the people.”
Commending the Tinubu administration, stakeholders particularly applauded the operationalisation of the 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Okoita, the headquarters of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area.
They noted that the provision of modern medical equipment and the commissioning of the facility have significantly enhanced access to quality healthcare, especially for women and children.
The forum also lauded Gov. Eno for approving the appointment of a medical superintendent for the hospital, while calling for the deployment of adequate medical personnel to ensure its full and effective operation.
Participants further appreciated Tinubu for appointing an Ibiono Ibom indigene, Senator Ita Enang, as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate, while acknowledging Gov. Eno’s support for the nomination.
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The meeting congratulated Sen. Enang on the appointment, describing it as a source of pride for the people of the area.
Gov.. Eno was also commended for what the stakeholders described as his “values-driven and inclusive leadership style,” with particular emphasis on ongoing road projects and other critical infrastructure across Ibiono Ibom and the wider state.
They noted that the projects are vital to opening up rural communities, improving rural–urban connectivity and stimulating trade and investment.
Special recognition was given to the inclusion of the Nsa Asi–Ikot Obio, Asa–Ikot Eshiet–Ikot Antia, Obio Uyai–Ikot Uba–Itukho–Ikot Ekpe–Aka Ikot Udo–Eno Road in the 2026 budget.
The stakeholders described the project as a strategic economic corridor linking major agricultural zones with commercial centres.
The meeting also urged indigenes of Ibiono Ibom to participate actively in the ongoing voters’ registration exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing the need to strengthen the area’s electoral influence ahead of future elections.
In a joint resolution, the stakeholders called for unity, cooperation and collective action among the people of Ibiono Ibom, reaffirming their commitment to working with all tiers of government to advance development in the area.
They also pledged sustained support forTinubu and Gov. Eno beyond the 2027 elections.
The resolution was endorsed by the member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Rep. Ime Okon; the council chairman, Asuakak Umoh; the convener, and other prominent stakeholders from the local government area.
