APC says Umo Eno’s defection will bring progress to Akwa Ibom

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, into the party, promising full cooperation to ensure progress in the state.

A statement on Friday by Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the APC, said the party was pleased with Eno’s decision to join its ranks.

“The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the leadership of his excellency, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is delighted at the news of the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno’s decision to join our great party,” Morka said.

“We are confident that his thoughtful decision will inure to the greater progress of Akwa Ibom state and people.”

Morka noted that the governor would receive the party’s “fullest cooperation and accommodation” as APC continues to expand and work towards the realisation of President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

“Our great party assures the governor of its fullest cooperation and accommodation in the APC family, as we continue to grow the party and work together towards the full realisation of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the good and benefit of all Nigerians,” he added.

Eno announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC on Friday in Uyo.

The governor said the decision followed “three months of wide consultation” with critical stakeholders across the state.

On April 29, Eno hinted at a possible defection ahead of the 2027 general election as he likened the PDP to a faulty aircraft.