After months of speculations, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has disclosed that the state’s Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources, Pastor Uno Eno, is his preferred candidate for succession in 2023.
This was revealed at the end of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders’ meeting on Sunday evening.
Pastor Eno was presented to the stakeholders, comprised of major and leading political chieftains from the state’s three senatorial districts by the former Governor of the state, Obong (Arc) Victor Atta.
In his remarks, Pastor Eno thanked God and the governor for finding him worthy to lead the people of the state.
He noted that he would continue with the developmental strides of Governor Udom Emmanuel if elected into office.
Stakeholders present applauded the governor for choosing Pastor Eno as his successor and promised to work towards his emergence as governor in 2023.
Recall that the governor had promised to disclose his choice candidate at the right time.
