By Isaiah Eka
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom, Chief Don Etiebet, has said that the decision of Gov. Umo Eno to join the APC is very key to the development of Akwa Ibom.
Etiebet said this on Sunday in Uyo when he welcomed the governor and members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who recently joined the APC into the party.
Etiebet described the defections at this time in our nation’s political history as a courageous and strategic step to link the state with the federal governmrnt.
He said the movement of the governor to APC reflects a commitment to the progress and unity of Akwa Ibom and Nigeria.
The former Minister, noted that in the past 24 months in office, Eno had demonstrated capacity and shown that he is a Governor for all Akwa Ibom people.
“I warmly welcome the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Gov. Umo Eno and the PDP Family into the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Their decision to join the APC at this pivotal time in our nation’s political history is a courageous and strategic step that reflects a commitment to the progress and unity of Akwa Ibom State.
“To bring it closer to the Federal Government through its able son, the President of the Senate, who is the third citizen of the country and an APC Leader.
“Governor Eno has demonstrated uncommon leadership and commitment to the development of Akwa Ibom State.
“I particularly commend his bold steps in infrastructure development, which have had direct and positive impacts on the lives of ordinary Akwa Ibomites.
“Governor Eno’s positive decisive action in the reconstruction of the long-abandoned road to my village in Oruk Anam is more than a blessing to our people.
“That road, which generations of leaders had promised to fix but abandoned is finally receiving the attention it deserves under his watch.
“The people of Oruk Anam LGA are happy and will not forget this as the road to development has finally come to them.
“Since assuming office, Governor Eno has shown himself to be a listening leader—one who is genuinely attuned to the yearnings and aspirations of the people.
“This has been evident in his consultative approach to governance and his willingness to prioritize projects that directly affect the grassroots.
“His brand of inclusive leadership is what we in the APC welcome and embrace, as we work to build a stronger, more united and friendly Akwa Ibom,” he said.
Etiebet urged all APC members across the state to open their hearts and arms to these new entrants, build bridges, not walls, and focus on delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.
