Akwa Ibom: Gov. Udom Emmanuel’s Preferred Successor Kneels Before Him

The anointed successor of Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has been seen kneeling before the state Governor.

The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Obong Victor Attach, had presented Eno, who happens to be the Commissioner for Land and Water resource in state before some PDP stakeholders on Sunday.

The development stirred some outburst among stakeholders of the party who are interested in the governorship seat.

Governor Emmanuel while speaking on his decision to anoint Eno said it was God who picked the commission as his successor.

He said, “Let me say this emphatically, I mean well for this State, that is why I waited for God to show me the man who would continue with the pace of developmental strides we have started in the last six plus years and then move the needle even further.

“Pastor Umo Eno is a highly respected person; he has enormous capacity, is an epitome of humility, and is blessed with the common touch, a compelling story and is God- fearing.

“He is a successful entrepreneur who has employed our people, lifted thousands from poverty to prosperity. He will be coming to the office of Governor with an economic blueprint that will further guarantee employment, development, and economic prosperity for our people.

“He is a man of peace and will ensure that the peace and security of life we have enjoyed in the last six plus years will be maintained. His life story resonates with the story of most ordinary Akwa Ibom people.”

Meanwhile, it is not clear when the commissioner met with Governor Emmanuel, but there are claims that he knelt before him after he was anointed as the successor.