The Digest:
A political realignment is sweeping through Akwa Ibom State as seven members of the House of Representatives have defected from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This mass defection follows closely on the heels of Governor Umo Eno's move from the PDP to the APC in June 2025, signaling a significant shift in the state's political landscape, as reported by Channels Television.
Key Points:
- Seven House of Representatives members from Akwa Ibom State have joined the APC.
- Six of these lawmakers defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and one from the Young Progressives Party (YPP).
- The PDP defectors include Unyime Idem, Martins Esin, Paul Ekpo, Uduak Odudoh, Okpolu Etteha, and Bassey Okon, while Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo joined from the YPP.
- Their defections are linked to Governor Umo Eno's recent move from the PDP to the APC in June 2025.
- Governor Eno stated he decided to fully support President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.
- He had previously instructed his commissioners and appointees to follow him to the APC or resign their positions.
- The defection highlights the growing influence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, a high-ranking APC member from Akwa Ibom.
Sources: Channels Television
