Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has officially announced his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal disarray and fears of losing elections on "technical grounds." In a bold move, he issued an ultimatum to his cabinet: defect with him to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or resign.
- Defection Reason: Eno claims PDP’s national leadership crisis could jeopardize his re-election due to technicalities like invalid nomination forms.
- Confidence in Victory: Boasts he could win even on a “zero party” platform given his administration’s performance.
- Cabinet Ultimatum: Orders all political appointees to follow him to the APC or resign, framing refusal as “anti-party” activity.
- No Hard Feelings: Insists those who stay in PDP won’t be “enemies” but won’t remain in his government.
Should governors have the right to demand cabinet defections, or does this undermine democratic choice?
