The All Progressives Congress (APC) says its platform is ready to fly Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom, out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Felix Morka, the national publicity secretary of APC, was responding to comments made by Eno likening the PDP to a faulty aircraft.
Speaking recently in Akwa Ibom, Eno said the PDP plane “can no longer fly safely” and hinted at the need to explore alternative options.
In response, the APC spokesperson said the ruling party welcomes the governor’s remarks and agrees with his assessment of the PDP.
“We couldn’t agree more that Plane PDP has become demonstrably inoperable and unsafe for travel,” the statement reads.
“As safety and comfort are prerequisite conditions for flying, our great party assures the governor that Plane APC is fit and ready to fly His Excellency and entourage to their desired destination.
“Our pilots and crew are highly competent, welcoming, attentive to detail, and on standby to serve.
“We assure Governor Eno that a flight with us will be a mighty good ride to remember.”
On Monday, the national working committee (NWC) of the PDP held an emergency meeting over the wave of defections that has rattled the party in recent weeks.
After the meeting, Umar Damagun, acting national chairman of the PDP, said the party’s national legal adviser has been directed to take action over the defection of Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta state governor, and other members to the APC.
