Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno,has hinted at a possible defection ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking at the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency town square meeting held at QIC Central School, Ikot Akpankuk, Eno compared the PDP to a faulty aircraft.
“What Akwa Ibom people want is good governance, not the name of the party,” he said.
“If you wanted to travel with Ibom Airline, and on the verge of taking off, it developed a fault that won’t enable it to fly, won’t you board the next available plane to take you to your destination?
“Whether Ibom Air or Air Peace, board the flight that is ready to take you to your destination. Board the flight and forget the name of the airline.”
The remarks by the governor followed a wave of defections from the PDP, with Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta, being the latest to move to the APC along with his supporters.
Eno said the PDP is now fragmented and stands the risk if coming to a halt before the 2027 elections.
The governor also distributed “empowerment packages” to more than 400 beneficiaries, including business grants, vehicles and other support items.
