Security has been tightened in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, as President Bola Tinubu is expected to attend a grand reception for Governor Umo Eno, who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The event, scheduled for Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, will be hosted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje.
Governor Eno officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC on June 6, during a ceremony at the Government House banquet hall in Uyo. The event was attended by key APC leaders, including Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who chairs the Progressive Governors’ Forum.
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After Governor Umo Eno’s defection, which he had already made several announcements and explanations to back up, many political stakeholders in Akwa Ibom have joined in the move, including commissioners, state and federal lawmakers, chairmen, councillors, special advisors, etc. While few who refused to join the APC with the governor, according to the governor’s instructions, have resigned their political offices.
Ahead of the high-profile reception, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, has assured that security personnel are being fully deployed to ensure safety throughout the program. Aniekan Umanah, chairman of the event’s media and publicity subcommittee, also confirmed preparations are in full gear.
