PoliticalNews Nigeria studies that the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Occasion (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Eno defected on Friday at a ceremony in Uyo, the state capital, which was attended by the chairman of the APC Governors Discussion board, Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, different APC Governors and chieftains of the ruling get together.
Talking through the occasion, Governor Eno declared that he’s not becoming a member of the APC from a place of weak point however from a spot of power.
He additionally emphasised the necessity to align Akwa Ibom State with politics on the federal stage.
“We’re not becoming a member of the APC from a place of weak point, however from a place of power. We’re bringing worth to Akwa Ibom State. We’ve come into the APC with a ministry of reconciliation,” he stated.
The Akwa Ibom State Governor famous that his defection was finished after mandatory session and approval of the individuals of the state.
“After finishing the rounds of my session as your servant whom you have got elected to serve, I’ve subsequently determined to progressively transfer to the APC,” he stated.
Eno confirmed that he has duly submitted his letter of resignation to the PDP management on the ward, state and nationwide ranges earlier than publicly asserting his defection.
PoliticalNews Nigeriastudies that Eno turns into the second PDP Governor to defect to the APC underneath the present administration after Sheriff Oborevwori, of Delta State, made headlines on April 23, 2025, along with his defection from the PDP to the APC.