Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to Naija News, the defection took place on Friday during a high-profile ceremony in Uyo, the state capital. The event was attended by key figures of the APC, including the Chairman of the APC Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and several other party governors and chieftains.
In his address, Governor Eno stated that his move to the APC was made from a position of strength, not weakness. He emphasized the importance of aligning Akwa Ibom with federal-level politics for better synergy and development.
“We’re not joining the APC from a position of weakness, but from a position of strength. We’re bringing value to Akwa Ibom State. We’ve come into the APC with a ministry of reconciliation,” Eno said.
He explained that the decision followed comprehensive consultations with stakeholders and constituents across the state.
“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,” he added.
Eno confirmed that he had formally submitted his resignation to the PDP leadership at all levels — ward, state, and national — before making his public declaration.
With this move, Umo Eno becomes the second PDP governor to switch allegiance to the APC under the current administration. The first was Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who defected on April 23, 2025.
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