President Bola Ahmed Tinubu monitored from his Lagos residence as Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the early hours of Friday, June 6, 2025.
The defection ceremony, held at the Akwa Ibom State Government House in Uyo, was attended by key APC stakeholders, including Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), and Monday Okpebholo (Edo), alongside Mrs. Ekaete Unoma Akpabio, wife of the Senate President.
“After completing the rounds of my consultation as your servant whom you have elected to serve, I have therefore decided to progressively move to the APC,” Governor Eno, in his announcement, said.
Governor Eno’s move is expected to trigger a mass exodus of PDP officials in the state. Already, 31 local government chairmen, lawmakers, and most commissioners are preparing to follow suit.
However, not all appointees agreed to the transition. Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port, Dr. Ini Ememobong, resigned from his post, citing his refusal to join the APC based on personal convictions.
Majority of Nigeria politicians are very shameless. Men without integrity. This is one of the reason why Nigeria as a country will continue to wallow in abject poverty, because our so called leaders are bereaved of ideas. They were just after their selfish political interest.
How, for defecting to another political party? But it’s in the Constitution
You are so myopic to understand how the wisemen and elites reasoned to remain relevant in life, and this is the reason why you are still crawling like a snail in the river.
Politics is interest first. Go to where your interest is protected. Tinubu is happy, 2027 is sure. Coalition, ATIKU, El rufai and Amaechi SORRY
Sorry for yourself
Well-done sir for making a wise decision that can catapult your political career.
I must be Multimillionaire in Nigeria before 2026 in Jesus name Amen
I must make it soon in Jesus name Amen
Before the end of this year let me buy a new phone in Jesus name Amen
I will not be Ashamed In Jesus name Amen