Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has sparked speculation about a potential defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Governor’s Remarks

Speaking at a constituency outreach meeting on Tuesday in Ikot Akpankuk, Ukanafun Local Government Area, the governor likened the PDP to a faulty aircraft, suggesting he might consider boarding a “different plane” to reach his political destination—an analogy many interpret as a hint at defection to the APC.

“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?”

Constituency Outreach
The governor’s remarks came during a constituency outreach meeting where he distributed empowerment packages to over 400 constituents, including traders, farmers, and MSME beneficiaries.