LG Polls: Gov Eno Presents Flags To PDP Candidates, Urges Issue-Based Campaign
Ahead of the forthcoming local government elections, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has tasked the chairmanship candidates contesting under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to base their campaigns on issues and intended service to the people and avoid attacks on persons or institutions.
The Governor gave the charge at the flag off of the 2024 Local Government campaign and presentation of flags to the 31 Chairmanship Candidates at the Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo.
He noted that the candidates have so many things to talk about given the quality performance of the PDP-led government in the State.
Governor Eno described the candidates as great ambassadors, who represent the heart and soul of the party, as well as ambassadors of the ARISE Agenda through which the party has brought development, peace, security and good governance to the State and people.
According to him, “You represent the collective symbols of all our past leaders who have, in the last almost 37 years, and most specially since the coming of the current political dispensation, worked hard to lift our State from a backwater subnational it was at creation, to a destination of choice that we have become today.
“So I charge you to campaign on our sterling record of accomplishments, sell your message of hope, and our shared aspirations as elaborately contained in the ARISE Agenda”.
Speaking on the local government autonomy, he said, “You now have autonomy, which means you will totally, on your election and swearing-in, control the purse and finances of your local government. You must be prepared to be accountable, to take responsibility for your statutory responsibilities and serve our people with transparency, love and passion.
“One of the key elements of the ARISE Agenda, is rural development. Upon your successful election as the local government boss, you will be expected to key into this vision, and be partners in our collective desire to lift our people and show them that government and governance can be platforms and forces for good.
