Tight Security In Uyo As Tinubu Set To Attend Governor Umo Eno’s Grand Welcome Into APC

Security has been intensified in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit for the official reception of Governor Umo Eno into the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled for Saturday.

The high-profile event will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium and will be hosted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, with APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje also in attendance.

Governor Eno officially joined the APC on June 6, 2025, during a ceremony at the banquet hall of the Akwa Ibom State Government House, where he was received by Imo State Governor and Progressive Governors’ Forum Chairman, Hope Uzodimma.

Aniekan Umanah, Chairman of the Media and Publicity Subcommittee, confirmed the upcoming reception in a statement, describing it as a significant moment for both the party and the state.

“All is set for the grand reception of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, Ph.D., and his team into the APC,” the statement read. “The ceremony will be led by National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who will formally welcome Governor Eno into the party, following an introduction by the state APC chairman, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo.”

President Tinubu will serve as the special guest of honor, officially welcoming Eno into the party’s fold, while Senate President Akpabio will serve as chief host.

Dignitaries expected include members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, the APC National Working Committee, party stalwarts, traditional rulers, and key political stakeholders from across the country.

The APC also invited women, youth groups, and residents of Akwa Ibom to be part of what it described as a historic celebration of unity and political alignment.

Meanwhile, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, confirmed that comprehensive security arrangements are in place to ensure a safe and peaceful event.