The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Akwa Ibom State, Gov. Udom Emmanuel, Sunday night, reacted to his victory at the polls.

The governor said God defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its federal might.

He won thirty local government areas, including Ikot-Abasi, the local government of his opponent Obong Nsima Ekere but lost to APC in Essien Udim, Senator Godswill Akpabio’s local government.

The Returning Officer (RO), Prof. Faraday Osasere Orumwense, Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo state, said Emmanuel polled a total number 519712 votes to defeat Ekere, who scored 171,978 – a win margin of 347,734 votes.

In his speech, Udom thanked the people for their support.

He said: “You went out to the polls and again reaffirmed the supremacy of God in the affairs of our lives. While others put their trust in the weapons of violence and destruction they had fashioned against our people, and had openly boasted of the invincibility of their Federal might, we put our trust and faith in the ONLY God we know and worship. The ONLY GOD who never disappoints. And He did not disappoint! To Him alone, we give thanks, glory and adorations!

“Let me on behalf of my wife, Her Excellency, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel, thank you my dear people from the bottom of my heart for reaffirming your faith in my capacity to continue to superintend over the affairs of this God’s own piece of Royal Real Estate.

“I want to commend you for the peaceful manner you went about exercising your civic responsibility; you refused to be shaken or cowed by those who thought they could bend your will; you refused to be intimidated by those who promised Armageddon and war on our people. You proved that the army of God can never be defeated by the army of man no matter the size. You deserve our eternal gratitude.

“The election was hard-fought but God gave us the victory and I hereby dedicate this victory to Him ALONE and of course, you my dear Akwaibomites. To those who ran against me, I urge them to join hands with me to build the Akwa Ibom State of our dream: an industrialized State where education, healthcare delivery, food sufficiency, peace and security, infrastructural renaissance, foreign investments shall remain abiding articles of faith.

“If we were able to achieve so much in the last almost four years which have been the years of lean resources, my prayer is that in the next four years which we hope would be the years of plenty, we will continue to judiciously appropriate the resources to impact lives, change our story and move Akwa Ibom to such enviable height of prosperity and growth that would be the envy of the nation and indeed the world.

“If California, a State on the West Coast of the United States could be the 6th largest economy in the world, I think with the fresh mandate you have given me, we will work harder to make Akwa Ibom State a major economic power in Africa. Your fresh mandate has fired me up; the passion to do the most for our people remains right and uplifting. We will not fail you.

“We have all we need to be great, the mind-set of our people have been changed, thanks to our Dakkada philosophy, we have great talents and a propelling desire to be successful. Our youths are embracing an ownership culture and the need to use the works of their hands and their creative instincts to create wealth for themselves

"As we get ready to start our second term, I urge you to continue to maintain the peace we have so far enjoyed, show love to your neighbours, and let our minds be conditioned by the immortal words of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln who in his famous Second Anniversary speech after a bitter Civil War had promised to run a government “with malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right.” I promise you I will run a government with “malice toward none, with charity for all.”

“God bless Akwa Abasi Ibom State, God bless our nation, and it is well with us all! ONLY GOD!”

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Making a mockery of God when vote buying (sorry vote appreciation) , vote suppression, campaign of lies and hate against another, intimidation of opponent was the MO

I hope you really all those saying it was God's own project really believe what they are saying. Because, God, I hear, acts in mysterious ways. Someday, another person will be shouting God's project, God's will, God's works, OnlyGod while those saying so today will be licking your own wounds, shouting rigging, violence, etc. For, truly as they say, God acts in mysterious ways.

4 years ago, 8 years ago, Akpabio didn't think today will be like this. When others were crying, weeping, he was saying Godswill, divine mandate. Today, times have changed. Someday, Udom and those with him will be weeping will others will be calling the same God who acts in mysterious ways. Things goes around, when it goes around. It's the basic principles of life. (if you doubt, ask Obj, Saraki, Atiku, Buhari, FFK, Amaechi, Wike, Akpabio)

Now that the Governorship election has been won and lost, I think it is time for the enemies of Akwa Ibom people to join hands for the progress of the state

Hmmn, na so.

rottennaija:
Making a mockery of God when vote buying (sorry vote appreciation) , vote suppression, campaign of lies and hate against another, intimidation of opponent was the MO

Udom won his reelection fair and square. He is God's own project

Akpabio has been retired.

Hmmm

Its only a mentally retarded fellow that will follow Akpabio to APC

#AdoOk

You better work harder now that you have you a second chance

This is what you get when you humble your self before God and man. Against all odds, God stood with him.

Only God did it. His victory is victory for Akwa Ibom democracy.

The masses are the real heros here.

Congratulations the people's governor

There have never been anything like Federal mighty.... Baba has no business in anything transpired in the States election. Some well to do nothing are just using his name to gain empathy like Yahaya Bello of Kogi state.. The result coming across the country show people mandates has been used judiciously..


Any States where the Inec choose to follow his guidelines to ensure equity n transparency, don't cry foul...

The election is more than fair..

Kudos to you PMB.

Akpabio has been used and dumped and his wisdom has been turned into foolishness.

Akpabio should be the governor general of losers, ajimobi, saraki, gandollar and the incoming rochas as members

TonyeBarcanista:
Udom won his reelection fair and square. He is God's own project

Is God not wonderful. A free & fair election took place in Akwa Ibom. God is really wonderful.

rottennaija:
Making a mockery of God when vote buying (sorry vote appreciation) , vote suppression, campaign of lies and hate against another, intimidation of opponent was the MO

rotten words from a rotten heart

Governor dey pass governor, ayaya!
Udom pass akpabio, ayaya!!

cc; dino melaye

Soon they will be crushed out of Nigeria finally.

Era of PDP is coming back little by little

Jestin:
You better work harder now that you have you a second chance

Was he playing before?

We are still not Convinced by the Performance put up by the APC & PDP.
We needs & deserve a new experience of Governance in Nigeria.

A Better Nigeria is not good enough, We demand a Great Nigeria.





Shalom

APC mission in south-south is a failed project.

God of war defeated the Warsaw generals

We are solidity behind you my able Governor, our God is the God of war for the warrior and peace for the meek, you have fort a good fight and the crown of victory is upon you. God have prepaid a table for you in the house of your enamies, the honor you deserve is unshakable
It is only God that can do this, and he has don it, your Enemies are all covered with shame, we are happy because God is with us, that implies to your name Emmanuel. Once again congratulations sir.

Akpabio can contest for a Councillor at Ukana ward 2 in Essien Udim

Udom is wicked so now Akpabio will not be buried in Ukana?

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rottennaija:
Making a mockery of God when vote buying (sorry vote appreciation) , vote suppression, campaign of lies and hate against another, intimidation of opponent was the MO

[/s]Shut up. I repeat shut up.

there is no APC in Akwa Ibom



God bless my state

Jestin:
You better work harder now that you have you a second chance

Mind your business, is it your harder??

I might be APC but I am very happy Udom Emmanuel won,he deserves it