BREAKING: PDP’s Akwa Ibom Gov, Umo Eno Declares Support For Tinubu’s 2nd Term (VIDEO)

TRIXX NG reports that the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno has declared his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to complete eight years in office.

This declaration was made today during the launch of the construction of a 65km, 3-lane dual carriageway in Akwa Ibom State.

He made this statement in the presence of the minister of works, Dave Umahi, his cabinet members and other important personalities.

According to him, President Tinubu has been doing excellently well since he got to office and he would ensure that he stands by him to complete eight years in office.

“Let me end by assuring our president (Tinubu), our people-loving president, who will complete 8 years because we are going to stand by him and this is the truth. You cannot start this work and abandon it, someone else will not finish it. The hand that has started this work will complete it. Our prayer is to pray for Mr President good health so he can finish the work. We will continue to collaborate with the administration of Mr President, he has shown us love and we will continue to work with him to spread the gospel of prosperity.”

This statement has sparked reactions from the public, most especially because the governor is from PDP and by his declaration, he has literally dumped the candidate of his party even before one is chosen.

PDP struggles

The People Democratic Party (PDP) experienced a massive fall out in 2023 following the exit of five governors , led by Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers state who is now the FCT Minister.

He alongside Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue), and two others led members out of the party after Abubakar Atiku emerged as the party’s flagbearer in 2023.

Meanwhile, Wike had publicly stated that he would support whoever emerges as his party’s candidate but along the line, due to unresolved differences, worked for the emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President of Nigeria.

After the presidential election, the party has been faced with different leadership crisis. At the moment, the party is at loggerheads with the current secretary who has gone to court to fight for his position. The national secretary is alleged to be Wike’s stooge, therefore, there have been several efforts channeled towards ousting him.

2027 outlook

Recently, the party’s governors met and dumped the idea of a coalition with other parties ahead of 2027 presidential election. The party is calling on other parties to come forward for an alliance talk but that the PDP will not be part of moves to join another party for a coalition.

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