Senate President Akpabio Celebrates Gov Eno’s Defection To APC, Says Gov Cares About Akwa Ibom People

Friday June 6, 2025|

By Idorenyin UMOREN

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has commended the Akwa Ibom Governor Pastor Umo Eno, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Governor Eno officially joined the APC on Friday, June 6, alongside his deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, as well as members of the state executive council, federal and state lawmakers, and local council chairpersons who all defected with him from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

In a Facebook post, Senator Akpabio said Governor Eno’s decision shows his commitment to the welfare of the people.

“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,” Akpabio said.

“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.”