Niger Delta
PDP Chieftain Faults A’Ibom Gov’s Defection To APC
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Jeremiah Akpan-Udoh, has said Governor Umo Eno’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is insensitive and insulting to the party.
Recalled that Eno won the 2023 gubernatorial election under the platform of PDP in the state and later defected to the APC on June 6, 2025.
Akpan-Udoh, who disclosed this during a press conference in Uyo, lamented that the defection has stranded the party that had placed so much trust on the Governor.
He said, “I’m here to speak on behalf of Akwa Ibom State and represent the voices of the people at the grassroot. Governor Umo Eno’s defection is insensitive and disrespectful to not only the party, on who’s platform he came into power, but also to the good people of Akwa Ibom State.
“His defection is also seen as a double-standard because he made a statement that when he decamps to APC, he will still hold onto PDP so that no one can use the party for the reason it was created.
“His defection has caused so much disunity and left many people stranded in the state.”
The chieftain stressed that since the governor has joined APC, he should focus on the new party and forget about PDP.
Christopher Tom, Uyo