Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, expanding the frontier of the buildup to the 2027 general elections, led a delegation of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for consultation with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.

The governor noted that they resolved to work together to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

According to Governor Eno, "... I led a delegation of leaders and stakeholders of Akwa Ibom State to formally consult the President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, ahead of the 2027 elections.

"We came to appreciate him for his continued support and commitment to the peace, unity, and development of our State, and to seek his blessings as we continue this journey.

"I reaffirmed our collective resolve to work together to support His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Senate President, and our shared vision for a greater and more united Akwa Ibom State.

"I am grateful for the warm reception and the encouraging words of the Senate President. We will continue to place the peace, unity, and progress of our State above every other consideration."