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President Tinubu Assures Protection of Akwa Ibom Interests Following Governor Eno's APC Defection

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In a move aimed at boosting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom, Governor Pastor Umo Eno has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the APC. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, welcomed Governor Eno and his supporters to the APC, promising protection of their interests and unity within the party.

At a formal reception in Uyo, Shettima emphasized the importance of unity, stating that the strength of any political party comes from standing together, not from division or internal strife. Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised Governor Eno's courage in aligning with President Tinubu's administration and its Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that Akwa Ibom's move will benefit the people of the state. Akpabio also appealed to President Tinubu to support the state's request for the Ibom Deep Seaport, which would boost the blue economy and create employment for the youth.

Governor Eno stated that his decision to join the APC was driven by a desire to actualize the Ibom Deep Seaport, despite the potential risks of leaving the PDP. He reaffirmed his commitment to the ARISE Agenda and called on all factions within the APC to unite for the party's progress.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Governor Umo Eno and his supporters that the federal government will protect their interests following his defection to the APC.
  • Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima stated that the strength of any political party comes from unity, not division or internal strife.
  • Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised Governor Eno's courage in joining the APC, noting that Akwa Ibom's move will bring benefits to the state and its people.
  • Akpabio called for unity within the APC, urging party faithful to transition from "mere handshakes to hard work."
  • Governor Eno stated that his decision to join the APC was driven by a desire to actualize the Ibom Deep Seaport, which would boost the blue economy and create employment for the youth.
  • APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje described Governor Eno's move as a transition from "national political isolation to political relevance."
  • Ganduje assured Governor Eno that President Tinubu would begin implementing programmes to address environmental challenges in the region and generate employment for the youth.

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Sources:

  • ( Exact quote from Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima)
  • ( Exact quote from Senate President Godswill Akpabio)
  • ( Exact quote from Governor Umo Eno)
  • ( Exact quote from APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje)

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