Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Thursday, visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
During the meeting, the governor briefed the President on developments and the general state of affairs in the state.
Recall that Eno officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on June 6, 2025, at the Government House in Uyo, the state capital.
The governor said the decision followed “three months of wide consultation” with critical stakeholders across the state.
Eno expressed his gratitude to the PDP for their support during his tenure, stating that it was time for him to make a progressive move.
The governor said he decided to join the APC, citing his admiration for President Bola Tinubu and the need for Akwa Ibom State to align with the federal government to reap continuous benefits.
Eno also assured the people of Akwa Ibom State that he would continue to work tirelessly for their benefit, regardless of party affiliation.
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.
“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.
“We are not joining the APC from the position of weakness but from the position of strength and alive. We are joining the APC out of a need to align our state with the centre.”
The PUNCH