By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
There are strong indications that former Governor of Akwa Ibom. Mr Udom Emmanuel may dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following his call for Nigerians to support President BolaTinubu to solve the challenges currently facing the country.
This is even as his successor and political son, Governor Uno Eno has commended him for rallying support for the President.
Emmanuel, who stated this at an interactive session held with newsmen at the Pre-Service of Nine Lessons and Carol, held at the United Evangelical Church, Surulere, Lagos, yesterday, noted that all hands must be on deck in massively providing required support for the President to solve the problems facing the country.
Stephen Abia, an aide to the former governor in a starwmwnt quoted him as urging Nigerians across ethnic, party and religious divides need to come together at this moment of our national life to support the President in solving the problems that can plunge our nation into crisis.
“This is not the time to dwell on factors that create divisions, the issues that expand the frontiers of our disagreements and further undermine our national unity.
“Rather, as a people, we must pull together to confront our common enemies by giving every necessary support to President Tinubu to enable him face the challenges that are militating against the progressive movement upon which he has set our nation.”
Emmanuel urged the President to continue to pursue the visions that would help the country overcome her current challenges and bring her to the ultimate goal of achieving good governance.
Meanwhile, a release by Governor Eno’s Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno, thanked Emmanuel for rallying support for the President.
“This is a welcome development and a testament to the fact in spite of our political differences, we are united in our support and therefore,must rally behind the President as he confronts the challenges facing our dear nation.
“This, indeed speaks so eloquently about the Akwa Ibom United mantra we have been championing and I salute and thank my predecessor for this patriotic act.”The statement said.
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