The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has firmly disassociated itself from a recent endorsement of Governor Umo Eno, clarifying that it had no part in the gesture reportedly made by leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).

In a statement released on Saturday, the AAC State Chairman, Elder Utip Etiebet, reaffirmed the party’s independence and commitment to fielding its own candidates in all upcoming elections.

“We wish to assure our members, supporters, and the general public that the AAC remains fully focused on contesting the gubernatorial, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections,” Etiebet stated.

He further emphasized that at no time had the party contemplated endorsing any candidate from outside its fold, particularly given the strong interest from credible aspirants within the AAC.

“The African Action Congress has not, and will not, endorse any external candidate. We have credible individuals currently vying for positions under our platform, and we are confident in our chances of winning both the governorship and legislative seats,” he added.

The party described the endorsement of Governor Eno by PDP, APC, and IPAC officials as an expression of their own parties’ positions and not representative of the AAC.

“The chairmen of the PDP, APC, and IPAC have no authority to speak on behalf of the African Action Congress in Akwa Ibom State,” Etiebet said.

Reiterating the party’s core principles, Etiebet concluded that the AAC remains committed to advancing democracy through transparency and issue-based politics.