‘Progressive’ Movement Of A’Ibom People To APC Was Divinely Ordained – Gov Eno

By Bassey Nkponam
UYO
Gov Umo Eno has reiterated that the ‘progressive’ movement of the people of Akwa Ibom to the All Progressives Congress, APC, was divinely ordained and anchored on the need to work together for the common good of the State.
Eno said at the June edition of Government House Prayer Meeting, which took plae at Latter House Chapel, Government House, Uyo, that there was much gain for a people to work together, than work at cross purposes.
He said the movement was to link the state to the centre for greater gains, adding that there were things the State cannot achieve without closing ranks with the Federal Government through alignment.
The governor, who acknowledged that it was neither an easy nor hasty decision to take, said every leader was expected to take decisions per time, as doing otherwise could be harmful to the people.
He said it was important for the state to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to attract democracy dividends to the state.
The governor assured that the current movement does not distort the state’s economic development blueprint, the ARISE Agenda, as it remains the singular and official blueprint of government and the ARISE uniform remains its symbol of unity.
Eno called on all Christians, especially the fathers in faith, not to be distraught or stand aloof, but to remain involved and continue to pray for the wisdom to lead the state aright.
He appreciated everyone for turning up for the meeting, which, he said, has spiritually prepared the state for the grand reception into the APC billed later that day at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
Rev Emmanuel Isangedighi of the United Evangelical Church, who preached on the theme: “Ye Have Dwelt Too Long in This Mountain,” drawn from Deuteronomy 1:6-8, said leadership was a responsibility which sometimes demands taking tough decisions for the overall interest of all.
Isangedighi noted that though Eno’s administration has touched lives across all sectors, it was time for the governor to take Akwa Ibom to the promised land. 
He described the ‘progressive’ movement of the state as strategic and divinely ordained for the state to possess what had been predestinated for it, and admonished Christians to remain in the place of prayer for God to grant the governor wisdom and guidance.