Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has visited Senate President Godswill Akpabio after officially defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Akpabio confirmed the visit in a post on his Facebook page on Friday, June 6, 2025.
The Senate President wrote: “It is with utmost joy that I received our governor, Pastor Umo Eno PhD, his deputy, Akon Eyakenyi, All Progressives Congress Governors led by the chairman of the Forum, Hope Uzodimma and other stakeholders of our party, at my residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after the historic defection of my brother, Governor Eno, members of the State Executive Council, Federal and State lawmakers, as well as council chairmen into the Progressives’ family.
“Thank you Mr Governor for having the interest of our people at heart. Congratulations and welcome to the fold.”
Eno had said he made the decision to move to the ruling party after three months consultations with stakeholders in Akwa Ibom state.
The governor stated thanked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for helping him win his election in 2023, but said it was time to move.
