PDP stakeholders divided as Eno defects to APC by noon
Stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom are divided as Governor Umo Eno defects to the All Progressives Congress (APC) by 12noon today.
Already, the chairman of the APC Governors Forum Hope Uzodima and his Cross River State counterpart, Prince Bassey Otu are in Uyo to receive Eno into the ruling party.
Our correspondent gathered that other APC Governors and chieftains of the APC across the country are expected to grace the occasion billed to take place at the banquet hall of the Government House by 12noon.
The Nation learnt that Eno’s defection was planned to be a big event but thas been made low key due the Muslim Sallah holiday.
Security around the Government House is tight as our correspondent observed massive deployment of security operatives especially the DSS and police.
However, it was learnt that some PDP stakeholders in the State have decided not to support the Governor’s defection to the APC.
Notable among the stakeholders against the Eno’s movement to the ruling party is a former National legal adviser of the PDP, Mr. Emmanuel Enoidem.
Enoidem, a key supporter of the Governor election in 2023, dropped the hint that the PDP will present candidates for the 2027 election.
According to the itinerary sighted by our correspondent in Uyo, the Governor will speak a select group of journalists by 2pm after his defection.
