Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending his time with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the platform on which he was elected.
Speaking on Friday, June 6, in Uyo, the state capital, Eno said the decision came after three months of extensive consultations with key political stakeholders and community leaders across Akwa Ibom.
“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,” the governor said.
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He thanked the PDP for the support it gave him over the years, especially during his time in office, but said it was time to make what he called a “progressive move.”
Eno explained that his admiration for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the need for Akwa Ibom to align more closely with the federal government played a major role in his decision.
The governor also assured residents of the state that his defection would not change his commitment to their welfare, adding that he remains focused on delivering development and good governance to all, regardless of political affiliation.