PDP Stalwart, Others Defect To APC In Akwa Ibom

MONDAY May 5, 2025 |
By thenewsdesk.ng

Atuekong Felix Udoh, a former local government chairman of Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom State, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside hundreds of supporters.

The defection, which took place over the weekend in Nto Ide, has been described by political figures in the state as “the beginning of the festival of defections.”

Welcoming Udoh, House of Representatives member Dr. Patrick Umoh praised his move, assuring that it would bring greater democratic benefits to Akwa Ibom.

APC State Chairman Stephen Ntukekpo hailed the event as the start of “political evangelism” in the state, emphasising the party’s role in community development.

APC Senatorial Chairman for Akwa Ibom North West, Joseph Tombere, expressed confidence that Udoh’s experience would create better opportunities for the people.

In his remarks, Udoh expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Rep. Patrick Umoh for their leadership efforts, which he described as yielding positive results across communities.

“I have served the Peoples Democratic Party faithfully for twenty-seven years. It is said that if you want improvement in life, you need to change, but to be perfect, you must change often,” Atuekong Udoh said.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of Atuekong Udoh and hundreds of fellow defectors by the Obot Akara chapter Chairman, Hon Nsisong, and a formal reception by the State Chairman. Chief Ntukekpo into the All Progressives Congress.