Gov. Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom state has anointed Pastor Umo Eno as his preferred candidate to succeed him come 2023.
The governor made this known on Sunday evening, at a People Democratic Party (PDP) Stakeholders’ Meeting at the Governor’s Lodge in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital.
Former Governor, Obong Victor Attah, made the formal presentation.
In his response, Pastor Eno, who is the state commissioner of Lands, expressed gratitude to God and the governor for finding him worthy of the onerous task to lead the people of the state and continue the people-focused and developmental strides.
Bishop Uma Ukpai and the Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr. Sunday Mbang, prayed for his success.
The ceremony was attended by major and leading political chieftains from the three senatorial districts, who all applauded the choice and pledged to work towards his emergence as the governor of the state in 2023.
