The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC).

Announcing this on Friday, during an official announcement at the Government House in Uyo, Eno said he made his decision after three months of wide consultation with critical stakeholders across the state.

The event was also attended by some of the APC Governors including the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma; Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo) and Bassey Otu (Cross River), etc.

The governor further thanked the PDP for for supporting him during his tenure.

Eno said he has made his decision and would love to make a progressive move as he greatly admired president Tinubu.

He further revealed that his decision is not solely to his interest but that of the people of Akwa Ibom State, to enable them align with the federal government so they can reap continuous benefits as they identify with the center.

Eno said, “After completing the rounds of my consultation as your servant whom you have elected to serve, I have therefore decided to progressively move to the APC.

”We’re joining the APC today in the state interest and because of our critical admiration and respect for President Tinubu and to provide the needed support for Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

”We are not joing the APC from the position of weakness but from the position of strength and alive. We are joining the APC out of a need to align our state with the center.”