The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno has officially dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculations.
Governor Eno announced his defection on Friday, citing critical admiration for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style as reason his for joining the APC.
“Having completed the rounds of my consultation, as your servant that you have elected to serve you, I have, therefore, decided to progressively move to the All Progressives Congress,” Eno said while announcing his defection at the Government House in Uyo, the State capital.
The Akwa Ibom State Governor disclosed that earlier this morning he had submitted a formal letter of resignation from the People’s Democratic Party to his ward chairman and that same copy of the letter has been sent to both the State PDP chairman and the national chairman.
“I want to make it emphatically clear. We are not joining the APC from a position of weakness. We are joining the APC from a position of strength. We are bringing value to the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State.
“We are joining the APC today because of our critical admiration and respect for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, and to provide the needed support for the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, from the home base” Eno said.
He added, “My decision is driven by enlightened state interest and the need to align Akwa Ibom State with the Federal Government to attract more development and opportunities for our people. I have always believed that political parties are vehicles to get elected, but governance must be about unity, inclusivity, and shared values.
“As I step into this new chapter, I remain committed to the values that have guided me throughout my public service: transparency, bipartisanship, and an unwavering focus on the collective good of Akwa Ibom.
” I assure you, my dear Akwaibomites, that I will continue to work tirelessly for our state’s growth, peace, and prosperity. Let us move forward together, united in purpose, driven by hope, and dedicated to building a stronger, more inclusive Akwa Ibom!”
