Comrade Ememobong, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Sea Port has resigned his position, a few hours after Governor, Umo Eno, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a letter dated June 6, 2025, and addressed to the governor, Ini Ememobong said his resignation was in compliance with Eno’s directive that appointees unwilling to move with him from the PDP to the APC to quit.
“You have directed that any appointee who is unwilling to accompany you to switch from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, should resign.
“Ipso facto, based on my personal conviction, I hereby most respectfully tender my resignation as Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port and a member of the State Executive Council,” Ini Ememobong said.
Eno’s defection occurred some six weeks after his Delta State counterpart, Sheriff Oborevwori, left the PDP for the APC, a move many political observers have linked to the 2027 election.
The possibility of Eno’s defection first became public knowledge in April when he declared his support for the President’s re-election at the flag-off of the 65-kilometre, three lane dual carriageway section of the highway project in Nsit-Antai Local Government Area of the state
Two weeks ago, the governor told his commissioners and appointees to follow him to the APC or resign their positions.
Eno was elected the governor of the South-South state in March 2023 and was sworn in as governor later on May 29 of the same year.
He worked in different banks before he ventured into the hospitality business.
The former Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources in Akwa Ibom State is the founder of All Nations Christian Ministry International.
Full statement:
“Behold another bend
Today, I have tendered my resignation to the Governor in compliance with his directive that his appointees who are unwilling to join him on the political journey to the APC should resign.
While I cannot question or fault the Governor’s personal decision, I am unable to join in that sojourn.
My decision is borne out of my belief in politics with principles and my long standing opposition to that political platform, which is daily validated by numerous Nigerians across many sectors. This decision does not affect my personal relationship with the Governor, who calls me his brother and reposed great confidence in me by saddling me with two very important ministries(Information and Special Duties & Ibom Deep Sea Port).I have and will continue to have tremendous respect for HE Governor Umo Eno, even out of EXCO.
About my history in political and public service, I look back with great satisfaction at the work I have done and leave the ultimate judgement to history and posterity. Given another opportunity, I will do more.
Let me convey the very sincere appreciation of my family to His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno for appointing me into his cabinet. Our very special appreciation goes to Mr. Udom Emmanuel, the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State for his enduring love and belief in me, especially for appointing me into the Executive Council during his administration.
I understand this decision may not please everyone, and to those who are disappointed, I humbly seek your understanding.
As usual, I do not know the future, but I know HE who holds the future and I trust that at the end, all things work together for good, to those who love the Lord and are the called unto HIS purpose.
Yak Emem Aba!”