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Governor Umo Eno Directs APC Members to Revalidate Membership Amidst PDP Defection

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As part of efforts to strengthen his new party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has directed all members to return to their respective wards for membership revalidation. This move comes after the influx of ardent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyalists into the APC, who are allegedly being drafted as moles to garner intelligence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Eno's directive is aimed at ascertaining the actual current membership profile of the APC and identifying truly loyal members who defected with him from the PDP. The governor has stated that the exercise is essential to lay to rest the issue of camouflage and pretence, and to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their status, participates in the process.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC membership revalidation exercise commenced on August 4, 2025, across the 31 local government areas in Akwa Ibom State and is expected to last for one month.
  • The exercise involves the use of a register sent to all wards through the ward chairmen, and digital capturing by the national secretariat of the party.
  • Governor Eno appealed to APC members to show commitment and unity of purpose, and to desist from unnecessary internal bickering for the overall good of the state.
  • The governor hinted at a planned federal government empowerment initiative on a one-per-ward basis and praised President Ahmed Tinubu's efforts to stabilise the economy.
  • Eno also urged APC members to support the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and all other APC candidates for re-election in 2027.
  • A 10-man Committee has been inaugurated to oversee the permanent APC Secretariat project, with a mandate to search for land, raise funds, and deliver a befitting Secretariat for the party.

Statistics:

  • 31 local government areas in Akwa Ibom State are participating in the APC membership revalidation exercise.
  • The exercise is expected to last for one month.
  • A register has been sent to all wards through the ward chairmen for the exercise.
  • The membership registration is essential to ascertain the actual members of the party.

Sources:

  • Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State.
  • All Progressives Congress (APC).
  • Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

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