Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hailed the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress. Akpabio recently shared that Eno’s decision to join the APC proves his commitment to the welfare of the people.
Reacting via his Facebook page, he welcomed Governor Umo Eno and his deputy with a lot of joy and happiness, adding that he sees his defection as a historic moment in Nigerian politics.
According to him, it was very good to see All Progressives Congress Governors led by the chairman of the forum, Hope Uzodimma, and he is grateful to Governor Umo for having the interest of the people of Akwa Ibom state at heart.
“It is with utmost joy that I received our governor, Pastor Umo Eno; 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 have also joined the progressives’ family.
Thank you, Mr Governor, for having the interest of our people at heart. Congratulations, and welcome to the fold,” he said.
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This is coming hours after the Commissioner for Information and Special Duties, Ini Ememobong, tendered his resignation letter to Governor Umo.
Ini stated that his resignation was due to his unwillingness to join the APC together with his principal.
He concluded by saying that while he cannot fault the governor’s personal decision, he will not partake in it.
“Behold another bend. Today, I have tendered my resignation to the governor in compliance with his directive that his appointees who are unwilling to join him on the political journey to the APC should resign.
While I cannot question or fault the governor’s personal decision, I am unable to join in that sojourn. My decision is borne out of my belief in politics with principles and my long-standing opposition to that political platform, which is daily validated by numerous Nigerians across many sectors,” he added.
