US EditionNigeria: Gov Eno Set to Leave PDP, Declares Defection Plans
- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom announced his imminent plan to leave the Peoples Democratic Party during a media briefing on Tuesday at Government House, Uyo.
- Eno's decision follows internal PDP disputes and shifting national political dynamics, with some sources suggesting he may join the All Progressives Congress or a new coalition.
- At a constituency meeting in Ikot Akpankuk, Eno likened the PDP to a faulty aircraft, urging supporters to consider alternative platforms while emphasizing continued commitment to service delivery.
- Eno stated, "My defection from the PDP is imminent," and explained the move aims to realign with the people's aspirations and evolving political structure in Akwa Ibom and Nigeria.
- Eno's defection, if confirmed, could disrupt PDP's long-standing dominance in Akwa Ibom and influence political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Nigeria: Gov Eno Set to Leave PDP, Declares Defection Plans
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sparked speculation over a potential political realignment after openly questioning the viability of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a platform for his political aspirations beyond 2027.
Gov deploys analogy of aircraft to prepare ground for defection to APC
There has been widespread rumour that the Akwa Ibom governor will join the APC after he publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio for a second term. The post Gov deploys analogy of aircraft to prepare ground for defection to APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
PDP's Plane Is Unsafe, Ours Is Ready To Fly You, APC Tells Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno - Thepodiummedia
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says its platform is ready to fly Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom, out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, Felix Morka, the national publicity secretary of the APC, was responding to comments made by Eno likening the PDP to a faulty aircraft. Speaking recently in Akwa Ibom, Eno said the PDP plane “can no longer fly safely” and hinted at the need to explore alternative …
APC Woos Governor Umo Eno, Says PDP Is ‘Unsafe Plane’
APC welcomes Governor Eno after he criticizes PDP stability. Eno likens PDP to a faulty aircraft, hints at defection. APC assures Eno of a safe “flight” with experienced leadership. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended an open invitation to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, expressing its readiness to welcome him into its […] The post APC Woos Governor Umo Eno, Says PDP Is ‘Unsafe Plane’ appeared first on EkoHotBlog.
APC To Gov Eno: Our 'Aeroplane' Fit, Ready To Fly
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, that its aeroplane was fit and ready to fiy him and his co-travelers safely to their destination. APC said this in reaction to the comments by Eno, who likened the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a faulty airplane, incapable of taking him safely to the skies, creating an imperative to seek alternative flight onward. The ruling party’s national publicity s…
2027: Gov Eno hints at possible exit from PDP, compares party to faulty plane
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has hinted about his potential defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying that the party may no longer serve his political aspirationsThe post 2027: Gov Eno hints at possible exit from PDP, compares party to faulty plane appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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