Otobong Nsekpong
Governor Umo Eno has responded to critics by declaring that he owes no one apology for joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking at the Government House Banquet Hall in an event to formally declare his membership of the APC in the state, the governor said it is his constitutional right of association to belong to any political party in the country.
He said that PDP is not joining the APC from the stand point of weakness but of strength as a change in political party will not change his character and principles which he has built over the years.
He applauded the administration of President Bola Tinubu for taking bold steps to grow the economy.
Pastor Umo Eno called for support from the Akwa Ibom people towards the success of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
He also called for total loyalty from all his political appointees as well as unity in the All Progressives Congress in the state which has been factionalized over the years.
The Chairman of ALGON in the state, Dr Uwemedimo Udo, assured the governor of the willingness of chairmen of local government areas to join him in the progressive family.
Prince Enobong Uwah, the Secretary to the State Government also affirmed the movement of all members of the executive council to the APC.
The speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Elder Udeme Otong also announced the support of members of the house of assembly to the governor for the remaining six years of his tenure.
“All of us are joining the APC with you. Ours have not ended here, when we get to the plenary we will complete it”
Members of the National Assembly also joined in affirming their willingness to join the APC with the governor. “When our governor moves we move with him” Senator Ekong Sampson representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District echoed.
