Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He announced this decision on Friday, June 6, at the Government House in Uyo.
Eno explained that his defection came after “three months of wide consultation” with stakeholders across the state.
He expressed gratitude to the PDP for their support since the start of his administration but emphasized that it was time for a “progressive move.”
“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 said.
“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 joing 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 center.”
Eno reassured residents that his administration remains dedicated to serving all citizens, irrespective of party affiliation.
The defection ceremony was attended by several APC governors, including the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as well as Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), and Bassey Otu (Cross River), among others.
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