The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He announced this on Friday at the Government House in Uyo, the state capital.
Eno said the decision followed “three months of wide consultation” with key stakeholders across the state. He thanked the PDP for their support but felt it was time for a “progressive move.”
Citing his admiration for President Bola Tinubu, the governor highlighted the importance of aligning Akwa Ibom with the federal government to secure ongoing benefits. He assured residents he would continue to work tirelessly for them, regardless of party.
He said, “After completing the rounds of my consultation as your servant whom you have elected to serve, I have therefore decided to progressively move to the APC.” He added, “We’re joining the APC today in the state interest and because of our critical admiration and respect for President Tinubu and to provide the needed support for Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.”
According to The PUNCH, Eno emphasised the defection was not “from the position of weakness but from the position of strength and alive,” driven by the “need to align our state with the centre.”
Several APC governors attended, including Hope Uzodimma, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun, and others.