The Akwa Ibom State Government has reacted to talks that Governor Umo Eno may be planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This reaction followed public support Governor Eno recently showed for President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Many believed these gestures pointed to a possible defection.
Speaking from Uyo, the Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, cleared the air by saying the Governor’s actions were not tied to political moves.
Instead, he said the Governor is focused on working with leaders at the federal level to bring progress to Akwa Ibom State.
He explained that such cooperation is necessary to gain support and development projects from the federal government.
Umanah stated that the Governor’s relationship with the President and other top officials is aimed at securing benefits for the state.
He added that this approach has already brought results, including projects like the Ibom Deep Seaport and environmental clean-up efforts.
He also said that federal leaders, including the President, Vice President, and the Senate President, have publicly praised Governor Eno’s work.
According to him, the Governor has earned this recognition through his focus on projects that improve people’s lives.
Since taking office in May 2023, Governor Eno has pushed forward with the Arise Agenda, a development plan that targets key sectors like farming, education, health, and rural development.
Umanah pointed out that new roads, schools, and health centers are already being built and completed in different parts of the state.
The government insisyts that Governor Eno is not leaving the PDP. Instead, he is staying committed to the party while working closely with the federal government to ensure the people of Akwa Ibom benefit from national support.
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