The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared his support for the re-election bid of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno.
According to Wike, Eno has proven capacity in governance by aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio while still delivering visible projects.
The former Rivers governor was in Akwa Ibom on Wednesday as Guest of Honour at the commissioning of the 15.13km Ikot Esu–Otomo–Azumini Road and 1.53km Internal Roads in Ikot Udom, Ika LGA. The projects formed part of activities marking the state’s 38th anniversary.
“Eno has shown he has the capacity to deliver dividends of democracy to his people and for anybody who knows, my disposition is that once you can perform I will always associate self with you,” Wike told the crowd.
He praised Eno for closing political gaps by working hand-in-hand with Akpabio, saying such collaboration would only attract more development to the state. According to him, Akwa Ibom must take advantage of having the number three citizen in the country.
Wike also commended the governor’s prudent use of funds, noting that Eno has not borrowed and has vowed not to leave debt behind. He credited President Tinubu’s reforms for the increased flow of resources to states.
Wike said leadership is about making sacrifices, not political parties. He cited his own appointment as FCT Minister by President Tinubu despite being a PDP member as proof that development should rise above party differences.
On Eno’s scorecard, Wike said the governor’s achievements in just two years were “genuine development,” insisting that with another four years, Akwa Ibom people would have no reason to deny him a return.
Responding, Governor Eno described Wike as “a great son of the Niger Delta” whose reputation as “Mr Projects” continues to reflect in Abuja. He added that Wike’s presence, alongside PDP leaders working with an APC government to commission projects, symbolised unity and a shared vision for Akwa Ibom.