The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has disagreed with Governor Umo Eno over his claims of ownership of all political structures in Akwa Ibom State.
It said such claims paint the governor as one desperate to consolidate political power than to deliver on the mandate of good governance.
Tom Fredfish, chairman of PDP advocates for Peace and Justice in a statement said at a time when Akwa Ibom people earnestly expect responsive and impactful leadership, the governor has “chosen to dissipate energy on needless political grandstanding rather than addressing the pressing socio-economic challenges facing citizens.
“It is a matter of public record that the entire political structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State was openly handed over to Governor Umo Eno by the Senate President, Chief Godswill Akpabio.
“This therefore, begs the question: What other structure is the governor struggling for, and against whom?
“Such posturing only underscores a lack of clarity, conviction, and direction in his political journey.
“Governor Eno’s defection to the APC has been nothing short of a grave miscalculation—bleak, unsustainable, and rooted in expediency rather than principle.
‘His current struggles betray the reality of a man caught among strange allies who neither share his vision nor repose genuine trust in his leadership.
“The truth remains that the APC is not, and cannot be, his natural political home.
“We urge Governor Umo Eno to retrace his steps and return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while there is still room for redemption.
“Governance is not about endless political manoeuvring; it is about selfless service, vision, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people.
“Akwa Ibom deserves a leader who is focused, courageous, and people-centred—not one distracted by petty rivalries and internal squabbles.
“The time has come for Governor Umo Eno to choose service over desperation, responsibility over recklessness, and the people over personal ambition, ” he stated.
Eno was quoted as saying that politicians were struggling to get hold of the party structures from him rather than concede ownership to him.
Eno spoke during the Thanksgiving service to mark the 38th anniversary of the creation of Akwa Ibom State said the party structures belong to him and should be given to him for use to develop the state.
