No life worth political ambition, says Akwa Ibom Governor

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has issued a strong caution to the political class, urging them to refrain from violence and personal attacks as electioneering campaigns intensify. Speaking during his third-anniversary address to the state, Eno stressed that political ambitions should never come at the cost of human life.

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As the political season commences, I urge our people to play politics of ideas and not one of name-calling or character assassination. We have kept the peace in our State because no single life is worth shedding for anyone’s political ambition.

"No single life is worth shedding for anyone’s political ambitions," Eno declared, advocating for a shift towards "politics of ideas" rather than "name-calling or character assassination." He encouraged a spirit of sportsmanship, noting that while political tenures are temporary, the bonds of brotherhood endure. The governor reiterated his commitment to governing for all Akwa Ibomites, emphasizing the state's unifying slogan, "Akwa Ibom United."

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Politics, as I said in my inaugural address, will come and go but the spirit and bond of our brotherhood will remain unbroken by the temporary passion of partisan politics. Let us imbibe the spirit of genuine sportsmanship in the game of politics.

Eno highlighted his administration's accomplishments across key sectors, including education, aviation, health, and infrastructure. He attributed these successes to the unwavering support and prayers of the state's residents. "We couldn't have achieved all these, without the love you have shown, without the prayers you have said, without the faith you have invested, and without the peace, unity and deep spirit of kindredship you have so selflessly displayed," he stated.

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I came as a peacemaker and I will leave, by the Grace of God leave office in 2031, as a peacemaker. I will continue to pastor Akwa Ibom State with the fear of God and the leading of the Holy Spirit. So help me God!

The governor painted a picture of Akwa Ibom as a state rapidly transforming from a "once rusty backwater subnational" into a "destination of choice" and a "shining City on the Hill." He expressed confidence that the state is on a path to fulfilling the dreams of its founding fathers as a "true Land of Promise." Eno, who aims to leave office in 2031 as a "peacemaker," pledged to continue leading the state with divine guidance.

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We couldn’t have achieved all these, without the love you have shown, without the prayers you have said, without the faith you have invested, and without the peace, unity and deep spirit of kindredship you have so selflessly displayed. I thank and celebrate you!