Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State has reiterated his determination to ensure that the governorship seat moves to Eket Senatorial District in 2015, to ensure unity and peace.
He spoke yesterday when the Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Council of Chiefs, Obong Victor Noah Umoh and paramount rulers visited him in his office in Uyo, the capital.
The governor said: "I am committed to ensure that Eket Senatorial District takes over the governorship seat in 2015 because the district needs to be carried along in the governorship slot for the unity and peace of the state."
Welcoming the chairman, council of chiefs and other royal fathers to his office, Akpabio said: "The royal fathers have also contributed to the unity of the state, because what is paramount in their minds is peace and progress.
"Rest assured that this administration will partner the traditional institution to bring peace, progress and development to the state. I urge all not to be tribalistic but should rather love one another for the unity of the state. I thank you for your continuous prayers and support towards my administration."
Congratulating the newly-elected chairman of the Council of Chiefs, the governor said his administration would redirect the children of Akwa Ibom State morally by preaching peace to them.
Akpabio urged the chairman of the Council of Chiefs to rule without attaching tribalistic sentiments. He said he believed that he would discharge his duties diligently like his predecessor.
The Chairman, Council of Chiefs, Obong Umoh, thanked the governor for transforming the state through development, especially the lives of royal fathers.
He also hailed him for the recent inauguration of projects to mark the 26th anniversary of the state's creation, saying he has made the state a mirror for the country.
