
Akwa Ibom women back Tinubu, Akpabio, and Eno for re-election
Bola Tinubu, Godswill Akpabio, and Umo Eno have been endorsed for re-election by Akwa Ibom women during a grand rally celebrating International Women’s Day. The event, themed ‘Rights, Justice, Action’, took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, attended as a special guest, with the proclamation read by Deputy Governor Akon Eyakenyi. The women praised the leadership and achievements of the three politicians and pledged to mobilise support for their return to office.
Key takeaways
- Akwa Ibom women endorsed Bola Tinubu, Godswill Akpabio, and Umo Eno for re-election at a rally marking International Women’s Day.
- The endorsement cited Tinubu’s economic and structural reforms, Akpabio’s legislative leadership, and Eno’s performance in multiple sectors.
- Oluremi Tinubu attended as a special guest and was thanked for her support and visit to commission the Elderly Citizens Centre.
- The rally featured solidarity speeches, cultural dances, and musical performances, with attendance from wives of Governors and Ministers.
- The women pledged to mobilise support statewide to help return the endorsed leaders to their current positions.