Akpabio Predicts Overwhelming APC Victory in 2027, citing endorsements for Tinubu and Eno in Essien Udim, Akwa Ibom
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has forecast a decisive win for the All Progressives Congress in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State during the 2027 general elections.
Also read: APC Welcomes Newly Elected FCT Council Chairmen
Akpabio Predicts Overwhelming APC Victory as traditional rulers and stakeholders in the council reportedly reaffirmed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno.
Speaking to journalists after the emergence of new APC local government executives through a consensus process, the Senate President urged party leaders to maintain unity and consolidate the party’s grassroots structure.
In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Senator Akpabio described the development as a clear demonstration of loyalty to both the President and the governor.
“My people have once again endorsed President Bola Tinubu. I am very satisfied with the exercise. This is very significant,” Akpabio said.
The Senate President added that traditional rulers in the area had declared that there should be no consultations in their domain for the presidency outside President Tinubu, and none for the governorship outside Governor Eno.
Senator Akpabio maintained that Essien Udim, which he described as one of the most populous councils in the state, would deliver more than 180,000 votes to the APC based on current voter registration figures.
“It was a very peaceful exercise. They have elected their officers for the council through consensus. I am very pleased to be a participant and a witness to this grand occasion,” he said.
The Senate President also commended Governor Umo Eno for what he termed a peaceful political climate in Akwa Ibom State.
“When the righteous is on the throne, the people rejoice. I will sit down there and watch my people rejoicing, and I say, congratulations to the APC for already winning a second term in Essien Udim Local Government Area,” Akpabio added.
Also read: Awareness Committee commences early-bird registration for Rotary Day Celebration
The remarks come as political parties begin early positioning ahead of the 2027 elections, with party leaders seeking to shore up support at the grassroots level.
