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Earthquake in Akwa Ibom! Gov Eno’s Shock Move to APC Hailed as ‘Power to the People’ by Akpabio”
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has praised Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, for his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a bold demonstration of his commitment to the people’s welfare.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to PUNCH Online, Governor Eno officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC on Friday during a high-profile event held at the Government House in Uyo, the state capital.
The governor was joined in the defection by his deputy, Akon Eyakenyi, alongside members of the state executive council, federal and state legislators, and local government chairpersons.
Reacting to the development in a Facebook post on Friday, Akpabio wrote:
“It is with great joy that I welcomed our governor, Pastor Umo Eno; his deputy, Akon Eyakenyi; APC governors led by the forum chairman, Hope Uzodimma; and other party stakeholders to my residence in Uyo following this historic defection.
Members of the state executive council, lawmakers at both federal and state levels, and council chairmen have also joined the progressive family.
Thank you, Mr Governor, for prioritising the interests of our people. Congratulations and welcome to the fold.”
The defection has already stirred political ripples within the state. Just hours before the announcement, Commissioner for Information and Special Duties, Ini Ememobong, tendered his resignation.
In a statement posted to his Facebook page, Ememobong cited his unwillingness to follow the governor into the APC as the reason for stepping down.
He wrote:
“Today, I have submitted my resignation to the governor in line with his directive that appointees unwilling to join him in his new political journey to the APC should resign.
While I respect his personal decision, I am unable to make the same move. This is guided by my belief in politics driven by principles and my longstanding opposition to that particular political platform—an opposition that, I believe, continues to be validated by many Nigerians.”
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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