Finally, Akwa Ibom governor dumps PDP for APC

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

Eno announced his defection at the Government House in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, June 6, 2025.

The governor said the decision followed three months of wide consultation with critical stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State.

He said he had to join the APC to support President Bola Tinubu to continue with the reforms he had started.

The governor stated that he did not want to speak from both sides of his mouth and had to come out to join the progressives formally, to avoid anti-party activities.

Eno said: “Earlier this morning, I submitted a formal letter of resignation from the PDP to the ward chairman; same copy has been sent to both the state chairman and the national chairman.

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“I believe no one has ever moved or changed party has ever consulted the way I have done.

“I did that because of the respect I have for all of you, stakeholders in project Akwa Ibom. I did that knowing that each and everyone of you needed to be consulted and informed.

“I needed to explain why I am moving, and at this point, that consultation culminated into meeting all the critical stakeholders in PDP last night in this hall, where I took time to explain to you why we must move.

“We must be able to interpret the time and flow with the time and not run against the tide.

“Having completed the rounds of my consultation, as your servant that you have elected to serve you, I therefore have decided to progressively move to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“Today, I have made the bold declaration to join that train.”

The Star