The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party no longer holds political weight in Akwa Ibom State, stating that its symbolic umbrella “has been torn into shreds” and could no longer provide cover for the people.
Speaking at his midterm empowerment briefing held at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium on Friday, Akpabio predicted that there would be no recognisable political parties in the state by the 2027 general election, saying all parties will align behind a few candidates regardless of party platforms.
“As I speak with you, there is nothing like a political party in 2027 in Akwa Ibom State. For the Senate of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, all political parties have collapsed to vote for Senator Godswill Akpabio. For the office of the governor in 2027, all political parties have collapsed to vote for Governor Umo Eno.
“The Peoples Democratic Party is in shreds and the umbrella can no longer protect,” he stated.
The Senate President, who represents Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, praised Eno as a man of peace and a sincere follower of God.
“Umo Eno is a man of God. I’m not talking about those who profess God with their lips. I’m talking about those who practise God in their heart. Umo Eno has brought all of us together,” he said.
At the occasion, Akpabio empowered 1,690 constituents with items ranging from mini buses, passenger tricycles, cassava processing machines, and power generators, to cookers, deep freezers, and bags of rice.
He also announced that 68 constituency projects would be commissioned between May 16 and 17.
