…as ARISE with Renewed Hope Initiative inaugurates Uyo chapter
Chairman of Uyo Local Government, Dr Uwemedimo Udo, has declared that the state capital will deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Udo made the declaration during his welcome address at the inauguration of the Uyo Chapter of the ARISE with Renewed Hope Initiative, held at Ibom Hall, Uyo, which witnessed a massive turnout, with the venue filled to capacity.
The Uyo chapter becomes the 27th inaugurated across the 31 local government areas in the state, underscoring the growing grassroots spread of the movement.
The Council Boss said the message of the initiative is already well rooted in Uyo, stressing that the people are united in their support for the President, the Governor and the Senate President. “Uyo is the vote basket of Akwa Ibom State and we are proud to associate with the ARISE with Renewed Hope Initiative. We will deliver the highest number of votes for the APC,” he said.
Dr. Udo described Governor Umo Eno as an extraordinary and compassionate leader whose impact is visible across sectors, citing strides in aviation, infrastructure, education, the Ibom Deep Seaport project, dual carriageways and the ARISE Palm Resort. He assured that the level of development witnessed in the state capital will translate into overwhelming electoral support for the administration.
Udo added that Uyo will not only mobilise for the Governor and President Tinubu, but will also work with stakeholders across the Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district to ensure the return of the Senate President, Senator Akpabio, noting that the unity within the party remains strong. He maintained that the support for the APC is driven by visible performance and inclusive governance.
Addressing the mammoth crowd, the President-General of the initiative, Engr. Uwem Okoko, said the inauguration was part of efforts to deepen grassroots structures across the state. He commended the people of Uyo for their turnout and commitment, noting that the area has strong representation in government and has continued to align with the current political direction.
On his part, a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly and International Deputy Coordinator of the initiative, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Aniekan Uko, described the inauguration of the Uyo Local Government Chapter as spectacular and unlike anything seen before, saying the event reflected the seriousness and readiness of the state capital ahead of 2027.
Uko, who was visibly impressed by the turnout and organisation, said: “The inauguration of the Uyo Chapter is spectacular, different, and glamorous; from the hall to the ambience, everything here is fantastic. Uyo, you have done well. Uyo, continue. I say, Uyo, continue.”
He also used the occasion to credit the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, for the political unity that currently defines Uyo Local Government Area.
Those inaugurated into the Uyo Chapter executive include: Mr Ime Uwah, Coordinator, Hon Praise Otuekong, Deputy Coordinator, Mr Ubong Udofia, Secretary, Hon Christiana Bassey, Women Leader, Idongesit Ofon, Youth Leader and Obonganwan Rose Stephen, Treasurer.
Others were; Hon Nsikak John, Provost, Edem Stephen, Director of Special Duties, Ekaette Okon, Publicity Secretary, Churchill Ben, Organising Secretary, Glory Udoh, Welfare Officer, Victoria Udo, Representative of Female Youth, Idorenyin Orok, Assistant Secretary, Idorenyin Inyang, Assistant Publicity Secretary, Imaobong Ekpo, Assistant Organising Secretary, Affiong Lawrence Effiong, Assistant Welfare Officer, Kendi Thompson, Assistant Provost, NSE Joshua, Financial Secretary, Glory Essien, Assistant Financial Secretary, Itoro Etim, Protocol Officer, Ini Umoren, Venue Director, Nkereuwem Tom, Entertainment Director, Ubong Willie, Transport and Logistics Officer, Aniedi Okon, Director of Security, Esther Sam, Representative of Persons with Disabilities, Imaobong Akpan, Representative of Traders and Farmers, Benedicta Ubak, Ex-Officio, Eno Cosmas, Ex-Officio, Akparawa Michael Essien, Ex-Officio, Nsikak Peter Udoh, Ex-Officio, Ndanti Umoh.
Ward coordinators inaugurated are: Ward 1, Joseph Eyo, Ward 2, Godwin Oscar, Ward 3, Frank Moffat, Ward 4, Ekemini Bassey, Ward 5, Akparawa Jimaimah Essien, Ward 6, Idara Akpan, Ward 7, Linus Effiong, Ward 8, Ifiok George, Ward 9, Aniekan Mkpa, Ward 10, Michael Akang, Ward 11, Harrison Essien.
In his acceptance speech, the Chapter Coordinator, Mr Ime Uwah, described the inauguration as a dream fulfilled, assuring that the team will mobilise massive grassroots support for the APC and its candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
Goodwill messages were delivered by traditional leaders, political office holders and stakeholders, while the inauguration of the executive, Advisory Committee and ward structures formed the highpoint of the event.
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Uyo Chapter,
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