Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, on Friday, reflected on his legal battles in life.
He said God had seen him through 26 different court cases, out of which eight were dragged before the Supreme Court.
The governor stated this at the Peoples Democratic Party Secretariat in Uyo while celebrating the recent Supreme Court victory which affirmed him as the duly elected governor of the state.
The Supreme Court had, on Thursday in Abuja, dismissed three separate appeals by the All Progressives Congress, Young Progressive Congress and the New Nigeria People’s Party and their candidates against the governor of Akwa Ibom State.
The governor said, “It has been the tradition of all previous governors to come to the party house to celebrate New Year with the party members. This being my very first, I had looked up to it and we had fixed this date but God who knows the end from the beginning had a divine calendar.
“So, yesterday, by the special grace of the Almighty God, the Supreme Court affirmed our governorship, affirmed all of your labour, your campaigns, your belief, all of your votes and so this calls for a double celebration. It has become both a New Year visit and a victory celebration so we return all the glory to God.
“I appreciate God for seeing me through 26 court cases, out of which 8 were dragged to the Supreme Court.
“I acknowledged the party structure’s unwavering support before, during and after the election, the victory has further renewed my commitment to do better as a servant leader.”
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