Emmanuel made the call on Tuesday when he led the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful to a campaign rally at Nsit Ubium, the Council of the party governorship candidate, Pastor Umo Eno.
The governor, who described the rally as homecoming for Eno, emphasised the power of the electorate, pointing out that the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) empowers the electorate to elect leaders of their choice and advised them against selling it, irrespective of the inducement.
The state party leader reminded them of the need to wait at various units to ensure that results are transmitted electronically from the unit to wards and the councils for collation and further transmission to the national electoral centre.
He said: “Please no over-voting, make sure you are accredited before you vote, if you are not accredited before you vote, it will count as over-voting, so make sure you are accredited before you vote so that you don’t invalidate your vote.
“Keep your PVCs well, if anyone comes to buy your PVCs, don’t sell it for any reason, that is your power to put the next government in place,” he advised.
He acknowledged the overwhelming support of the mammoth crowd of PDP faithful in Nsit Ubium, urging them to vote for Atiku Abubakar for President, Eno for governor and other candidates of PDP in the forthcoming elections.
“In the midst of our present economic predicament, the only man, who can lead the way, who has the capacity, knowledge, experience and the love for the people is Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,” he asserted.
Addressing the party faithful in the state, Eno expressed appreciation to the governor, party faithful across the state and the people of Nsit Ubium for the overwhelming support he has received since his nomination for the governorship race and assured them of his resolve to translate every item on his manifesto to concrete reality when elected into office.
Eno promised massive rural development in the state within the first 100 days in office and pledged to run a Christ-centric government by bringing the people closer to God.
He spoke on job creation for the teeming youths and support for businesses among other people-oriented projects that will bring development and transformation into the state.
“By the grace of God and with your support, when we get into office within the first 100 days, Akwa Ibom will experience massive rural development across the state”, he assured.
On his part, the state PDP Chairman, Elder Aniekan Akpan, called on the people of Nsit Ubium to vote their son, Eno, as the next governor, having been tested and trusted, adding that Eno remains the sole candidate for PDP in the gubernatorial election in Akwa Ibom State.
The state party chairman presented the party’s flag to Eno; candidate for Nsit Ubium State House of Assembly, Otobong Bob; candidate for the Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium House of Representatives, Obong Paul Ekpo; and candidate for Uyo Senatorial District, Aniekan Bassey .
assuring that Nsit Ubium will vote massively for PDP in the upcoming general elections.
