State governors and other political heavyweights arrived in Akwa Ibom State on Thursday evening ahead of Governor Umo Eno’s anticipated defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) today, Friday, June 6, 2025.
Among those who arrived at the Akwa Ibom Government House in Uyo were His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State, and Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who also serves as Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum. Other top APC leaders are expected to arrive en masse this morning to receive the governor into the ruling party.
The development has thrown Akwa Ibom’s political establishment into tension, with many PDP stakeholders maintaining a noticeable silence. Sources close to the party say the leadership has been blindsided by the speed and certainty of the defection.
Prominent PDP figures, including party elders, ex-officeholders, and political appointees, have so far withheld public comments, signifying speculation of internal dissatisfaction and quiet resentment.
Governor Eno’s defection comes amid mounting tension in his political camp. Reports indicate that several aides—including Special Assistants (SAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), and Personal Assistants (PAs)—are unlikely to cross over with him to the APC.
The move is said to have unsettled the PDP’s 2027 election preparations and may complicate long-standing zoning and power rotation arrangements within the state.
This shift has also not gone down well with many local politicians who feel betrayed by the sudden change.
Eno’s defection will further weaken the PDP’s grip nationwide, reducing its control to just ten states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Taraba, and Zamfara.
Cowards always ran away from responsibilities. Every act of betrayal have repercussions. Nobody will ever entrust power or position to such person. Your new friends will never trust you, wish will diminish your political dignity.
Are you wiser than him? You are free to belongs to any group or association you like ok. So stop wailing like a sheep
Betrayal has no two names than Betrayal.
Thou I know Atiku desperation is killing the PDP party but others are greedy , selfish and self interest people
Caring only about there power, pocket and interest but not about there people.
I feel sad for Nigerians future
Wise decision bcos is only a coward can decide to stay and die without making a move when death come calling… God bless you more sir!!!
APOSTOLIC REVIVAL MOVEMENT. AIRLINE, AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT NIGERIA CUSTOM IS DOING WELL. NIGERIA NEEDED POLITICAL FISEBILILAHI AND POLITICAL TITHE AND OFFERING FOR RAPID DEVELOPMENT. MALACHI 3:10, 1PET2:17-20