Governor Eno reveals why he defected to APC, PDP responds
The PDP is having yet another incident similar to the defcetion of Delta state governor Obrevwori as another PDP governor, Governor Eno of Akwa Ibom state, formally announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) yesterday, adding to the already mounting dust from the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State from the PDP to the ruling APC.
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Governor Eno used biblical reasoning to support his choice to remove the party that had elected him governor. He compared himself to the children of Ichaka in the Bible, who were able to read the times and change with the times.
However, the PDP’s initial response characterised the governor’s action as a personal choice that goes against popular desire, pointing out that the 2027 election would be about Nigeria and not certain politicians. The APC governors, who welcomed their new “bride” into their fold, promised him that he would not regret joining the Progressives, calling it a homecoming and promising to stand by him.
Governor Eno said: “From time, the political space, particularly in this state and the nation in general has been awash with news of my likely movement from the PDP, the platform that had provided the levers and ladders of my political ascendancy to the position of Governor of this state. This discussion has elicited various layers of analysis in the process. Today, I answer some of those nagging questions.
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This morning, I submitted a formal letter of resignation from the PDP to the Ward Chairman, same copy has been sent to both the State Chairman as well as the National Chairman. I thank the PDP for their support, their love and for working with me for the past two years in the affairs of running Akwa Ibom state.
“But this is a defining moment. I’ve therefore decided, after due consultations with all critical stakeholders across the state in the last three months. I believe no one has moved progressively or has ever changed party in this state that has consulted as widely as I’ve done. That consultation culminated in meeting with all the critical stakeholders in the PDP last night where I explained that as the children of Ichaka, we must be able to interpret and flow with the times and not run against the tide.
“Having completed the rounds of consultations, as your servant you’ve elected to serve you, I have therefore decided to progressively move to the All Progressives Congress (APC). I state categorically that I have by today’s (yesterday’s) event changed my political affiliation, but will continue to uphold my values, my moral fibre, foundational principles I’ve nourished through my life. Those values will remain unchanged and I will always work with you regardless of party affiliations.
“Coming from the PDP, I make it emphatically clear that we’re not joining the APC from a position of weakness. We’re joining from a position of strength, bringing value to the APC in Akwa Ibom, wanting to build back a party that has once been torn apart, where people go their different direction. We’re supporting the President for a second term in office to complete reforms he has started. I have decided to join the train of the President, to support him, so I will not be accused of being anti-partisan. Today I’ve made the bold declaration to join that train.
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Governor Eno went ahead to assure resident of the state stating that ” I will continue to ensure that governance is done through the prism of by-partisanship.”
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