President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno that he will not face any humiliation following his defection from the PDP to the APC.
The assurance was conveyed through Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima during a grand reception at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, officially welcoming Governor Eno into the APC.
The event drew top party figures, including National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and no fewer than 24 APC governors from states like Cross River, Imo, Kwara, Lagos, and Delta.
“Mr. President asked me to assure you personally, no one will question your place here. The party is your home. You will not be humiliated. You will not be forsaken. We are your brothers and sisters in the high tide,” Shettima declared.
He emphasized unity:
“We are here today because we understand the fundamental truth that for any political party, the most enduring power does not come from division; it comes from unity of purpose. We’ll ride together, and we’ll rise together, and we’ll protect those who put us through fire and plot.”
Tinubu also promised to integrate Akwa Ibom into the national agenda:
“The President also promised to integrate Akwa Ibom State into the centre of national politics and development.”
Senate President Godswill Akpabio welcomed Governor Eno, noting:
“What is happening is not just political movement, it is political maturity; not just a generational responsibility, but the language of statesmanship… You have placed the unity and progress of Akwa Ibom State above party lines.”
Akpabio also praised Tinubu’s leadership:
“Tinubu was a sincere and compassionate leader who would deliver on the expectations of the Akwa Ibom people regarding the realization of the Ibom Deep Seaport and other key infrastructural projects.”
National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje described Eno’s arrival as a move from political isolation to relevance, affirming:
“The movement of South-South governors into the APC was a signal that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies were inclusive and worth aligning with.”
