If the information at our disposal is anything to go by, then certainly the former Governor of the state will be the next Senator representing Eket Senatorial District in the 11th Senate.
A close source hinted our reporter that a serving Commissioner from Eket Senatorial District is plotted to secure Eket Senatorial District ticket of the APC for the Ex Governor, while he perfects his official defection from the PDP to the APC.
”They are still very close. You remember he brought him and secure the highest office in the University and made him a two term commissioner. He is the only person he can trust to deliver the deal.”
According to him, the ex Governor is set to lobby from the national and secure the ticket by all means.
”The Governor is not aware, but he has not given his blessing to the aspiration because he is more comfortable with him in the state EXCO than elsewhere”
According to him, the former Governor wants to strengthen and continue his grip and structure, which he will use to protect his interest when the governorship slot rotates to Ikot Ekpene. Senatorial District in 2031.