Itu women of Akwa Ibom endorse Tinubu for 2027

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President Tinubu.

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Women in Akwa Ibom, under the aegis of the Itu Women Stakeholders Forum, have unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general elections.

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The women also endorsed Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Gov. Umo Eno for a second term.

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The endorsement took place at Mbak Itam in Itu Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday during a grassroots women empowerment programme and award presentation.

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The endorsement followed a motion moved by former House of Assembly member Dr Ekaette Okon and seconded by Ms Princess Uboh, a counselor in the Itu Legislative Council.

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The Chairman of the Forum’s Board of Trustees, Mrs Grace Ekong, said the organisation was established to mobilise and empower grassroots women to support government programmes.

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Ekong, the former Secretary to the State Government, said that the women were committed to ensuring overwhelming electoral support for the APC in the 2027 polls.

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“We produced them in 2023, and we are set to support them again in 2027. We also want them to remember the women of Itu when they return to office.

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“We stand with them and will ensure that the volume of votes from Itu Local Government Area is commendable,” Ekong said.

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Earlier, the President of the Itu Women Stakeholders Forum, Mrs Inemesit Eduok, described the gathering as a demonstration of unity and confidence in the APC.

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Eduok said that the endorsed candidates had shown the capacity to provide purposeful leadership and deliver greater dividends of democracy to the people.

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She said that empowering women remained critical to economic growth, social stability and sustainable community development.

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