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Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on Thursday visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
During the meeting, the governor briefed the President on developments and the general state of affairs in the state.
The visit comes months after Eno formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Naija News recalls that the Akwa Ibom Governor officially announced his defection on June 6, 2025, at the Government House in Uyo, the state capital, following what he described as three months of extensive consultations with critical stakeholders across the state.
The governor had expressed gratitude to the PDP for its support during his tenure, noting that the decision to leave the party was not taken lightly.
“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 said at the time.
Eno explained that his decision to join the APC was driven by his admiration and respect for President Tinubu, as well as the need for the state to align with the Federal Government for greater development opportunities.
“We’re joining the APC today in the state interest and because of our critical admiration and respect for President Tinubu, and to provide the needed support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio,” he stated.
He stressed that the move was strategic rather than borne out of political weakness.
“We are not joining the APC from the position of weakness but from the position of strength and alive. We are joining the APC out of a need to align our state with the centre,” Eno added.
The governor assured the people of Akwa Ibom that his defection would not affect his commitment to their welfare.
According to him, regardless of party affiliation, he remains dedicated to working tirelessly for the benefit of the state and its people.
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