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BREAKING: Udom drops Pastor Umo as PDP’s governorship candidate
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has been withdrawn by governor Emmanuel Udom.
Pastor Umo Eno was tipped to succeed Udom Emmanuel as governor of Akwa Ibom State. The governor earlier indicated to support against all odds in the 2023 governorship election.
A source close to Akwa Ibom State Government House explained that the former Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and current member representing Etinan Federal Constituency. Rt Hon. Onofiok Luke might replace him.
Unconfirmed reports has it that Pastor Eno has unresolved credential issues that have become a subject of litigation.
Eno was a Commissioner in Emmanuel Udom’s State cabinet but resigned to contest governorship when the governor indicated to support him.