The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, has denied the reports that Governor Umo Eno has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC).
Eno was alleged to be planning to defect to the APC amid his recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
However, Umanah said the Governor’s remarks of Tinubu and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio were aimed at attracting Federal presence to the state.
Speaking in Uyo, Umanah said: “Governor Umo Eno’s support for President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, is a strategic act of enlightened state interest, aimed at unlocking federal collaboration for the benefit of the people of Akwa Ibom.
“The Governor’s recent open endorsement of the President and other key federal leaders is not about partisanship, but a pragmatic step to foster cooperation and attract federal interventions to the state.
“This growing synergy has already begun yielding visible benefits and will further facilitate key initiatives like the Ibom Deep Seaport, Ecological Remediation, amongst others.”
The Governor recently backed Tinubu to remain in power till 2031,just as he also added that the President had the backing of Nigerians as well
But, Umanah described Eno’s support for Tinubu and Akpabio as a well-considered move that has the best interest of Akwa Ibom State.
“These leaders have shown clear goodwill toward our State and have publicly acknowledged the Governor’s exceptional performance. This is leadership with foresight,” he added.
