Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has stated that his move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is intended to align the state with the Federal Government, thereby attracting more Federal presence.
In a speech titled ‘Progressives Movement from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC),’ Eno revealed his longstanding admiration for President Bola Tinubu and his commitment to national renewal.
He explained that as a young professional working in Lagos when Tinubu was governor, he was “amazed and fascinated” by Tinubu’s focused and visionary leadership, which elevated Lagos State to a leading subnational entity despite significant challenges.
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The governor asserted that political parties are merely vehicles for elections and that governance, in his view, should be conducted without rigid adherence to political labels, as parties are driven by “enlightened set of interests” rather than ideology.
Eno highlighted Akwa Ibom State’s national reputation as one of Nigeria’s safest and most peaceful states, emphasizing the urgent need to sustain and deepen this growth catalyst by avoiding “unnecessary political bickering.”
He maintained that peace fosters development, unity, brotherhood, and inclusivity, with the state ultimately benefiting.
The governor pledged to Akwa Ibomnites that he would continue to run a bipartisan and inclusive government, promising to be a model of collective effort—working, praying, aspiring, dreaming, and achieving together—without the polarizing influences of partisan politics.
He reiterated that while political parties serve as election vehicles, he will ensure governance is consistently approached through a lens of bipartisanship.
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His words, “I submitted my formal Letter of Resignation from the PDP to my Ward Chairman, same copy was sent to both the State Chairman as well as the National Chairman. I have therefore, decided to Progressively move to the All Progressive Congress, the (APC).
Standing before you today, I make bold to state categorically that, though I have, by today’s event, changed my political affiliation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All-Progressives Congress (APC) my values, my moral fibre, the foundational principles I have nourished and lived by remain unchanged and sacrosanct.’
“President Tinubu, has possibly, in recent history of this Nation, faced the most daunting economic challenges of any leader. With boldness and deep convictions, he has stared these challenging moments head-on and came up with solutions that, though in the immediate aftermath is tough for Nigerians, but however, are beginning to bear long-lasting and sustainable effects.
“The removal of petrol subsidy, though a hard decision, has brought more funds to subnational entities to pursue audacious projects that are positively affecting the lives of their people. Akwa Ibom State today, is more of a constructing site with many life-touching projects across the 31 Local Governments Areas. The economic fog is becoming clearer, the confidence in our economy is growing and we need to support him to finish this huge task of national re-awakening and economic renewal.”
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