There was a light drama between Governor Umo Eno and the folks of Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday throughout a City Sq. Assembly with the Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency.
Throughout his speech on the assembly in Ikot Abasi Native Authorities, Governor Eno once more introduced his plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Social gathering (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nonetheless, his assertion was met with a powerful no from nearly all of the folks on the assembly.
In accordance with Vanguard, Eno had boldly declared on the assembly that he had carried out in depth consultations and was satisfied that “it’s time to transfer” with a purpose to align the state with the ruling celebration on the federal degree.
“We’re progressively transferring ahead, linking Akwa Ibom to the middle. And I do know you’re going with us. Are you going with us, so we are able to connect with the middle?” Eno requested.
Nonetheless, in response to the governor’s name, a thunderous “No!” erupted from the viewers, with solely a handful of these current responding with a ‘sure’ that was overshadowed by those that responded within the destructive.
Not deterred, nevertheless, Eno continued to make the case for defection, citing the necessity for Akwa Ibom to affix nationwide politics by supporting President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio forward of the 2027 normal elections.
He urged the folks to not be afraid of taking the choice, including that Akwa Ibom had been within the minority for a very long time.
“We thanks in your assist. I’ve gone spherical to seek the advice of… And so we’ve finished sufficient session. The time has come that we’ll transfer. And we’ll go to the place God is main us.
“Don’t be afraid. Imagine in us. Imagine in President Bola Tinubu as a result of the long run is vibrant. We’re already a minority state in Nigeria. If we come once more and begin breaking ourselves into items, we grow to be minority of the minorities and can’t get something,” Governor Eno stated.
Eno referred to as for assist in guaranteeing that Tinubu, Akpabio, and himself return to workplace in 2027.