The governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno, has warned all the commissioners and political appointees in his cabinet to either join him in defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or resign.
Eno stated this during a State Executive Council meeting on Thursday.
The governor confirmed his planned defection to the APC and made it clear that only those willing to join him would remain in his government.
“It’s no more news that I’m moving party. If you don’t know that by now, I don’t know what else you know,” Eno said.
He stressed that loyalty to him as governor was essential, adding that anyone unwilling to align politically should prepare to resign the day he formally announces his move.
“I am told that some of you are saying that you will not come, you are free, absolutely free, not to join me, but you won’t be in my state executive council.
“So, you better just be prepared to resign the day I announce that I’m moving because you are an appointee and your loyalty is to me.
“You can’t be in my cabinet and play anti-party, it’s not a threat, it is what it is. I won’t beg you to come, you should normally not even expect it,” he stated.
Eno cited ongoing internal issues within the Peoples Democratic Party as part of his reason for leaving, saying he could no longer trust the party’s ability to ensure a smooth electoral process.
