Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He made the announcement on Friday at the Government House in Uyo, confirming that his decision followed three months of extensive consultations with key stakeholders across the state.
While expressing appreciation to the PDP for the opportunity and support it provided throughout his time in office, the governor explained that his defection was guided by a desire to strengthen Akwa Ibom’s ties with the federal government.
Governor Eno said his admiration for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the need to support Senate President Godswill Akpabio played major roles in his decision to align with the APC.
“After consulting widely and listening to the voices of our people, I have decided to make a progressive move to the APC,” Eno stated.
“We are making this move not out of weakness, but from a position of strength, to ensure Akwa Ibom fully benefits from national development.”
He assured residents that his dedication to serving the people of the state would not be affected by his change in party affiliation.
Several APC governors attended the event to welcome Governor Eno into the party, including Hope Uzodimma of Imo State (who also chairs the Progressives Governors Forum), Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi, Bassey Otu of Cross River, and Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, among others.
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