Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has brazenly declared his help for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid, stating that his resolution is deliberate and never a betrayal of his social gathering, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Talking at a current rally in Ikot Ekpene Native Authorities Space, the governor emphasised that his help for the All Progressives Congress (APC) president stems from sincerity and shall be absolutely defined in the end.
“Me, I don’t know how one can converse from two sides of the mouth,” Eno mentioned. “The opposite day, I mentioned I used to be going to help Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, individuals mentioned ‘why do I say so?’ Within the evening, they go there and go and inform the Baba ‘we’ll help you’, within the afternoon, they do one other factor.”
He continued, “Me, I’m supporting Baba Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second time period. When the time comes, I’ll let you know the explanation… there’s no level mendacity to your self.”
Eno maintained that Tinubu deserves the chance to finish what he has began, highlighting the President’s efforts in Akwa Ibom State as a purpose for his help.
“You will notice what he’s doing for our state, and you’ll know why we must always not go elsewhere. So, in order for you one other help, wait — when he finishes, we’ll now help one other particular person,” he added.
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The governor, nonetheless, clarified that his political affiliation stays unchanged, regardless of backing a president from a rival social gathering.
“That doesn’t cease me from being a member of my social gathering. I’m entitled to my very own opinion,” Eno said. “Akwa Ibom doesn’t know how one can flip-flop.”
He additionally acknowledged rising help for his personal second-term ambition, revealing that Senate President Godswill Akpabio had thrown his weight behind him.
“The senate president has instructed me in lots of fora… it has been confirmed at present by the vote that has been moved, and our mom has additionally spoken, that they may help Pastor Umo Eno for a second time period,” he mentioned.
“So, for those who take your personal, I take my very own. You fall for me, I fall for you. Na play, not be struggle.”
