Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Akwa Ibom gov hints at defection, describes PDP as faulty aircraft

 


Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has hinted at a possible defection ahead of the 2027 general elections. 

Speaking at Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency town square meeting held at QIC Central School, Ikot Akpankuk, Eno described the PDP as a faulty aircraft.

“What Akwa Ibom people want is good governance, not the name of the party.

“If you wanted to travel with Ibom Airline, and on the verge of taking off, it developed a fault that won’t enable it to fly, won’t you board the next available plane to take you to your destination?

“Whether Ibom Air or Air Peace, board the flight that is ready to take you to your destination. Board the flight and forget the name of the airline,” he said.

According to the governor, PDP is now fragmented and risks grinding to a halt before the 2027 elections.

At the event, Eno distributed “empowerment packages” to over 400 beneficiaries, including business grants, vehicles and other support items.

He urged the people to remain steadfast in their support for his administration and its commitment to delivering on campaign promises.

Eno’s remarks followed a wave of defections from the PDP, with Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, being the latest to move to the APC along with his supporters.

However, after an emergency meeting of the PDP national working commitee (NWC) on Tuesday,  acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, said the party’s national legal adviser had been directed to take action over the defection of Oborevwori and other members to the APC.



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