The Chairman Etinan Local Government Area has moved the political structure of the area into the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The defection of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP leadership in Etinan came on the heels of the recent defection of the Akwa State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno into the APC wherein all the council chairmen also joined him.
The event which took place at the country home of Hon. Uko Umoh in Ikot Akpabio, Northern Iman Ward 2, on Thursday June 12, witnessed a crowd of PDP stakeholders.
Addressing party faithful, Hon Uko Umoh called for a level playing ground for all members of the party irrespective of their former affiliation.
He disclosed that joining APC today is added advantage for the people of Etinan as his administration is determined to attract development to our different communities through partnership with federal agencies.
“I will not tolerate infighting and factions within the party. I want us to operate as a family. We are from Etinan local government area, we should be united and pray for peace and development.”
Hon Uko Umoh called for support to the President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Pastor Umo Eno in the implementation of their policies and programmes aimed at making life better for the people.
Welcoming new members into the party, the Chairman of APC in Etinan, Mr Israel Tommy thanked the chairman of the local government area for taking Etinan to the centre by declaring for the APC.
He described the day as a remarkable one for APC in Etinan and assured the chairman and all new members that APC will accommodate all.
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He announced that very soon, there will be e-registration by the party and urged all to return to their wards and identify with the party.
The meeting was attended by the political leader of Etinan local government area, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom SAN, Obong Kenneth Okon , wife of the Chairman, Mrs Emily Uko Umoh, Dr Okon Emah, Lady Ime Eseme Essien,
Prince Enoch Udofia, Dr Anietie Atai, Rt. Hon Inemesit Itina, Dr Cosmos Udofot, Hon Pius Emmanuel John among many others including personal aides to the governor from the 12 wards.
