By Freshgist
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, issued Certificate of Return to the Governor-Elect, Pastor Umo Eno.
The event which took place at the state office of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Udo udoma avenue, Uyo, also witnessed the presentation of Certificates of Return to 25 newly-elected House of Assembly members by the National Commissioner, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu.
The event which had thousands of supporters, party faithfuls, family members, friends, and well wishers in attendance was filled Joy and jubilation as the seasoned businessman cum entrepreneur and his Deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi were presented their certificates of return by INEC National Commissioner, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu.
Eno who emerged winner of the governorship election held on March 18.
Our correspondent gathered that Etim Ekpo/Ika State constituency was left unannounced as elections in the area were declared inconclusive. As such, 25 house members-elect out of 26 received their certificates of return from INEC.
Before the presentations, Mrs Mbu thanked all stakeholders for the role they played for the successful conduct of the just concluded election.
She added that the electoral act, mandates the Commission to issue certificates of return to winners of the election within 14 days from the day the results were announced.
She said, “Let me appreciate our critical stakeholders for their unwavering support throughout the 2023 general elections in Akwa Ibom.
“I wish to commend the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Cyril Omorogbe, the management staff of the commission, members of the press and observers for their commitment and participation in the just concluded general elections.”
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Akwa Ibom, Cyril Omorogbe, reassured all stakeholders in the electioneering process that INEC was poised at building on the high level of credibility it has achieved.
He urged them to use the renewed mandates given to them to serve the people diligently and truthfully.
In his remarks, the governor-elect, Eno promised to be magnanimous in victory and called for everyone to join hands to build the state.
“Let me again use this opportunity to invite my brothers who, also, aspired and contested for the same position that it has pleased God to entrust me with today, to join me in this great journey of deepening the continued peace and progress of our dear State.
“As I said in my acceptance speech, we all ran a good race, but in any contest, a winner must emerge and it has pleased God to make me the winner.”
Also speaking the Senator-elect for Eket senatorial district, Rt Hon Ekong Sampson PhD described Umo Eno's Victory as Signposts Roadmap to Strong Economy and Security urging all the National Assembly-elect to unite in oder to save our nation, Nigeria.
Sampson maintained that Pastor Umo Eno possessed the midas touch to build on the solid foundation laid by the Udom administration especially in deepening the economy and strengthening peace and security in the State, added that he has shown over the years through his antecedents that he was the man to take Akwa Ibom State to the next level.
He urged the incoming National Assembly to unite to save Nigeria added that the nation was facing its trying periods witnessed by economic downturns, growing polarization, insecurity, among other challenges etc.
The Senator-elect expressed his eagerness to get started in the Red Chambers and work with like-minds to better the country.
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