List Of PDP Governors Who Defected While Still In Office [PHOTOS]
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jun 06, 2025
List Of PDP Governors Who Defected While Still In Office
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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, on Friday formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling a major political realignment in the South-South state.
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The announcement was made during a ceremony at the Government House, Uyo, which was attended by top APC chieftains and governors from across the country.
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Speaking at the defection event, Governor Eno described the move as strategic and value-driven.
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"After completing the rounds of my consultation as your servant whom you have elected to serve, I have therefore decided to progressively move to the APC,ÔÇØ he declared.
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He added: "We are not joining the APC from a position of weakness, but from a position of strength. We're bringing value to Akwa Ibom State. We've come into the APC with a ministry of reconciliation.ÔÇØ
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The governor's defection has already sparked political debate and repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Governor Eno joins a list of high-profile governors who have switched allegiance from the PDP to the APC while still in office, a trend that has reshaped Nigeria's political dynamics in recent years.
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See the list below:
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1. Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom State)
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2. Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta State)
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3. Dave Umahi (Ebonyi State)
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4. Ben Ayade (Cross River State)
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5. Bello Matawalle (Zamfara State)
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6. Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto State)
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7. Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto State)
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8. Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara State)
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