Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Defects to APC

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Defects to APC

In a significant political shift, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was announced on Friday at the Government House in Uyo, the state capital, in the presence of APC Governors Forum Chairman, Hope Uzodinma, and Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu.

The governor’s decision has sparked reactions across the state, with three commissioners resigning from their positions in support of Eno’s directive that appointees unwilling to join him in APC should step down. The resigning commissioners include .
Engr Eno Ibanga Commissioner of Works,
Ini EmemobongCommissioner of Special Duties and Ibom Deepsea
Emem Almond Bob Commissioner of Finance

Out of the 26 lawmakers in the state House of Assembly, 15 members have refused to join Eno in APC, while 11 members have followed him. This development has created a divide within the state’s legislative body.

Governor Eno cited “three months of wide consultation” with critical stakeholders across the state as the reason behind his decision to defect. The defection marks a significant shift in the state’s political landscape, with potential implications for the upcoming elections and the state’s governance.

The defection of Governor Umo Eno from PDP to APC has sent shockwaves across Akwa Ibom State, with reactions pouring in from various stakeholders. As the state’s political landscape continues to evolve, one thing is certain – the defection will have far-reaching implications for the state’s politics and governance.