The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has welcomed the decision of Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, to join the party.
Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the APC, said the party is “delighted” by the governor’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Morka said: “We are confident that his thoughtful decision will inure to the greater progress of Akwa Ibom state and people.
“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.”
Eno announced his defection earlier on Friday after meeting with stakeholders in Uyo.
The governor said a made the decision after three months of consultations with all major stakeholders in the state.
