Finally, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom Joins APC

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has formally declared his switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking on Friday in the state capital of Uyo, Eno said the decision was the result of three months of intensive discussions with important political figures around the state.

He claimed that there has been conjecture in the political community for a while now regarding his possible departure from the PDP, the party that helped him become governor, both in this state and nationwide.

“This discussion has produced a range of viewpoints. To answer those unanswered questions, I’m here today. “We should never lose sight of our common values, but we should always be receptive to change,” the Dalai Lama once stated.

Governor Eno attested that he had handed in his official resignation from the PDP to his ward chairman. Copies were also sent to the state and national leadership of the party.

I gave the PDP ward chairman a written letter of resignation earlier this morning. He added that copies were forwarded to the national and state chairmen. “Over the past two years, I have had the privilege of serving Akwa Ibom under the PDP’s banner, and I am grateful for their love and support.”

He stressed that a number of discussions with party stakeholders and political leaders preceded the decision, which was not made hastily. He mentioned that his last consultation happened during a meeting with important PDP leaders on Thursday night.

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Before taking such a step, he stated, “I think no one in this state’s political history has consulted as widely as I have.” I took this action out of respect for each and every one of you as Akwa Ibom project stakeholders. I needed your advice and thought it was necessary to give the rationale for this choice.

In reaction to the changing political landscape, Eno explained his defection by saying: “We must be able to interpret the times, flow with them, and not swim against the tide.” After completing my consultations, I have made the decision to support the All Progressives Congress.