Nigeria, April 7 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced his running mate for his reelection in 2027 despite not completing half of his first term four-year mandate.

Mr Eno, at a Town Hall meeting in Oron Federal Constituency of the state on Saturday, told the people that if given the mandate, his current deputy, Akon Eyakenyi, would remain his deputy for the 2027 election.

Mrs Eyakenyi, a former senator who represented Akwa Ibom South District, hails from the area.

Mr Eno described Mrs Eyakenyi as "a very good deputy".

He said, "Given the opportunity to run for office (in 2027) by my people, she will still be my deputy governor". The crowd applauded Mr Eno's remark.

"Very supportive, very cooperative deputy governor. A ...