Senate President urges gov Udom to defect to APC

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, during the weekend invited Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

It was gathered that the Senate President was in Uyo  the Akwa Ibom State capital at the instance of Senator Bassey Albert Akpan.

Lawan lauded the Governor for being a performing Governor and publicly told him to consider crossing over to APC.

A press release signed by the media adviser to the Senate President, Ola Awoniyi, on Sunday, said both Lawan and Emmanuel “have been friends for quite sometime.”

The statement it was an opportunity for Lawan to congratulate the people of Akwa Ibom for having Udom Emmanuel as their governor.

“You have a Governor who is so focused, intelligent, brilliant and anything that will bring development to Akwa Ibom and this country is his concern.

“Your Excellency, even though we do not share a common platform but the truth must be said: You have transformed Akwa Ibom for the best.

“We are waiting for you to come and work with us Your Excellency. Oh yes! Why not? We want someone like you. And there is no shame in asking.

“We are asking for the development, unity, progress and growth of our country. It doesn’t matter who that person is.

“And when you see something that is so good, you say something that is also good. And we have seen someone that is so good, so brilliant and we are saying that is a very good addition to the leadership quest for Nigeria,” Lawan said.

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