RismadarVoice Reporters
November 11, 2026
Some members and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have declared support for Senator Ekong Sampson’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The declaration was made during a meeting between the senator and party members at the PDP chapter secretariat in Mkpat Enin.
The gathering brought together former chapter chairmen, ward executives, women and youth representatives, who also expressed support for Governor Umo Eno’s administration.
Welcoming the senator, PDP Chapter Chairman Isaiah Lawrence commended him for maintaining relationships with party members despite changing political alignments.
The immediate past chapter chairman, Anietie Sunday, praised Sampson’s contributions to the development of the party, including his support for the construction of its chapter secretariat.
Speaking on behalf of ward chairmen, Samuel Ukpong described the visit as a demonstration of the senator’s continued connection with his political base.
Women representative Ekaette Idem and youth leader Idongesit Umoetuk also expressed support for the lawmaker’s political ambition.
Other speakers, including Unwana-Abasi Sunday of Akwa Ibom State University, urged party members to strengthen grassroots political engagement ahead of the elections.
Responding, Sampson thanked the stakeholders for their reception and reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining relationships across political affiliations.
The senator also commended Governor Eno’s infrastructure programme, claiming that nine road projects were being executed simultaneously in Mkpat Enin.
He specifically mentioned the 42–Ikot Akpaden Road, saying construction was progressing following the reduction in rainfall.
Sampson urged residents to support Eno and APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
However, the declarations come amid differing political positions within the PDP in Mkpat Enin.
A separate group of party stakeholders has reaffirmed support for Prince Etim Isong’s ambition to represent Akwa Ibom South in the Senate, arguing that the position should remain with the PDP under the state’s political coalition arrangements.
The competing endorsements reflect differences among local political stakeholders over the senatorial contest.
Sampson, who was elected to the Senate on the PDP platform in 2023, subsequently secured the APC ticket for his re-election bid.
The meeting highlights continuing cross-party political engagement in Akwa Ibom State as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.
