The Digest:
The group "Akwa Ibom Youth United" organized a solidarity march in Uyo, endorsing President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno ahead of the 2027 elections.
Key Points:
- Participants praised federal policies like fuel subsidy removal for increasing state revenue.
- They also lauded state-level projects, including road construction and the expansion of Ibom Air.
- The event featured a press briefing and a workshop for attendees.
- The march reflects the significant political shift of Governor Umo Eno, who recently defected to the APC in the traditionally PDP-dominated state.
- Online reactions were sharply divided, with supporters framing it as grassroots unity.
- Critics on social media alleged the crowd was paid or motivated by economic hardship.
- The event highlights early political mobilization and narrative-building for the next electoral cycle.
Sources: X (Social Media Reports)
