Etim Ekpo APC Rallies Grassroots Support as Chairman Gideon Uwa Leads Ward Mobilisation Drive

Etim Ekpo APC Rallies Grassroots Support as Chairman Gideon Uwa Leads Ward Mobilisation Drive

…Stakeholders back Tinubu, Akpabio, and Governor Eno

By Mfoniso usoro

On Friday, January 30, 2026, the All Progressives Congress (APC) convened ward meetings across the ten political wards of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, with Executive Chairman Gideon Uwa spearheading efforts to strengthen grassroots participation.

The meetings focused on mobilising members for the ongoing APC e-registration exercise and sensitising eligible voters on INEC’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The gatherings recorded impressive attendance from party members and new entrants.

Speaking at Ward 3’s centre, St. Paul Primary School, Utu Ikot Imonte, Uwa described the initiative as vital to consolidating for their enthusiasm and reaffirmed Etim Ekpo’s loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno, whom he commended for people-focused leadership.

here in line with Governor Umo Eno’s directive that party activities must return to the wards. These meetings strengthen our base, unite our people, and prepare us for greater political engagement. In Etim Ekpo, we stand firmly with the Governor; where.”

He urged members to take advantage of the ongoing registration exercises, stressing that credible data and voter participation are key to electoral success.

At Ward 1’s meeting in Government Primary School, Utu Nsekhe, stakeholders including Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN, State Woman Leader Obonganwan Obonodo Uko, and former AKHA Speaker Rt. Hon. Nse Ekanem, described APC as a development-driven party. They pledged overwhelming support ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Monitoring other wards, Uwa commended the turnout and encouraged leaders to unite and rally massive support for the APC-led administration.