Governor Eno Orders Cabinet Members Other Appointees To Join APC Or Resign

By Akinwale Kasali

In an unprecedented move, the Peoples Democratic Party’s Governor  of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has ordered all his Commissioners and Political Appointees in his to either defect with him to the All Progressives Congress, APC, or resign.

It was gathered that this directive was, allegedly, issued during an  Executive Council Meeting at the Government House in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Capital.

The meeting which was held  Thursday saw the Governor openly confirming his decision to leave the PDP for the APC.

Reports have it that at the meeting Governor Eno made it crystal clear that his defection should come as no surprise to any of his appointees, stating:

“Anybody who claims he is not aware of my intention to leave the PDP is still living in the 18th century,” he said.

He explained that his decision to align with the APC was driven by his admiration for the leadership style of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, adding that he wants to work more closely with the Federal Government.

He then issued a stern warning to his appointees that there is “nothing to negotiate” with anyone unwilling to follow his political direction.

“Apart from elected officials like House of Assembly members and Local Government Chairmen, I have nothing to negotiate with you,” Eno declared.

“Let me tell you, anybody who believes that when I leave the PDP he will use the party structure to fight me is lying, because I will still control the PDP structure.”