PDP passes vote of confidence in Udom Emmanuel

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom state have passed a vote of confidence in Udom Emmanuel, governor of Akwa Ibom, for what they described as the applaudable strides he has made since taking over in 2015.

At an enlarged stakeholders meeting of the party in Uyo, on Friday May 14, the PDP stalwarts said Emmanuel’s emergence heralded a new dawn of charismatic leadership.

Moving the motion for a vote of confidence on the governor, the PDP National Legal Adviser, Barr Emmanuel Enoidem, said the party is satisfied with the governor’s performance, adding that he is the pride of the party.

“We are satisfied that we have you as governor, especially at a time like this. You have managed resources in this state so well that we cannot help but thank you. You have vigorously stabilized this state on a path of peace. Through your exemplary leadership, you have made Akwa Ibom State to become a model to other states,” said Enoidem.

While addressing the party stakeholders, Emmanuel acknowledged the role of the party in the success of his administration, stating that he will continue on the path of taking Akwa Ibom to an advanced level and leaving behind positive imprints of Broad-based development in the state.

Emmanuel urged the stakeholders to assist the government in preaching against acts capable of disrupting the peace in the state, as such acts can demarket the state.

The governor also used the platform to call on the elders and community leaders in the respective local government areas to do their bid in ensuring that no criminal element hides within their domains to perpetrate evil.

While assuring the Stakeholders and Akwa Ibom people of his resolve to continue to pursue a blueprint of development that will lead to the collective prosperity of all Akwa Ibom people, the governor urged the stakeholders not to heat up the polity as the 2023 election cycle draws nigh.

On his part, Lawrence Udosen, acting chairman of the PDP in the state, applauded Emmanuel for his strides in various sectors of state’s economy, describing them as “people-centric”.

He pointed that the projects and programmes of the governor have impacted positively on the people.

While charging party stakeholders on continued support for the governor, the acting chair who described the party as “stakeholders in the completion agenda of the governor”, said that leaders and faithful of the party “must stay true to the cause of the completion agenda”, adding that the stakeholders task is to remain resolute and true to the succession plan.