Despite defection to APC, I’m still Udom’s political son - Gov. Umo Eno

Despite defection to APC, I’m still Udom’s political son - Gov. Umo Eno

 Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, says his recent defection to
the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not affected his relationship with his
predecessor, Udom Emmanuel.

 

Eno, who was elected under the platform of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP), officially announced his move to the APC in June,
citing months of consultations with stakeholders across the state.

 

Speaking on Monday during a pro-APC rally in Eket, the
governor reaffirmed that his decision was in the interest of Akwa Ibom and not
a betrayal of his political mentor.

 

“Let me make it abundantly clear that there is no issue
between me and my political father, former governor Udom Emmanuel. There is no
issue whatsoever,” Eno said.

 

 

“We have moved in the best interest of Akwa Ibom state for
today so that we can pull our support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. That
does not cause any confusion.”

 

The governor, who was handpicked by Emmanuel to succeed him
in 2023, said the political alignment with the APC has not disrupted their
personal relationship.

 

“I visit him, I talk with him, and we are still together. I
am his political son. He brought me out to run for governor. And so, he will
always earn our respect, our support, and I’d like to make that assurance,” he
said.

 

Eno’s defection had sparked speculation about a possible
rift with Emmanuel, a staunch PDP figure and former banker who served two terms
as governor from 2015 to 2023. But he said such claims were unfounded and
politically motivated.

 

Since his switch to the ruling party, Eno has been
increasingly vocal in his support for Tinubu, calling on the people of Akwa
Ibom to align with the federal government for greater development and access to
national resources.

 

At the rally, Eno said his administration remains focused on
delivering governance and developmental projects, adding that partisan
affiliations should not hinder the state’s progress.

 

Source: Despite defection to APC, I’m still Udom’s political son - Gov. Umo Eno

 - NigerianEye

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