Gov Eno Lauds Hitch-free Senate Primaries As Sampson, Bassey Win

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has applauded the peaceful and hitch-free All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries where incumbent Senators – Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom North -West), Ekong Sampson (Akwa Ibom South) and Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North East), emerged without opposition.

The governor, who hailed the rancour-free process, hoped that such massive turnout would be replicated in the general elections proper and appealed for support for President Bola Tinubu.

Inn an interview after participating at his Uyo, (Akwa Ibom North-East) senatorial district’s primary election held in Ibiakpan, Obotim Ward II, Nsit Ubium local government area, he noted that the massive turnout in the primaries so far conducted was a demonstration of love for the APC.

According to him, the peaceful conduct and massive turnout was a statement of confidence in the party and support for continuous development in the state and country generally.

“For my ward, you can see for yourself the mammoth crowd, this is how it will continue to be. The love of Akwa Ibom people for the APC is very strong, and that’s what you are seeing throughout these primaries.

“Even though some of the candidates are unopposed, but this is to test our strength. You can see that all of our people have come out and they are firm across the state, and you can see that it has been very peaceful across the state,” he said.

He congratulated Senator Aniekan Bassey, who emerged victorious for Uyo Senatorial District, and all the winners across the state.

The governor reassured President Bola Tinubu of the overwhelming support of the state ahead of the APC presidential primary coming up on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and the general elections in 2027.