Akwa Ibom Governor’s Defection to APC: Burden of Realignment, Power Supremacy & the Betrayal of PDP Loyalists Ndon-Eyo 2  POLITICAL ANALYSIS By Ndon-Eyo | June 26, 2025 In what appears to be another powerful wave of political defection shaking Nigeria's South-South region, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State has reportedly defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This move mirrors the chaos currently rocking Rivers State, and it is setting the stage for serious political realignment, internal party crises, and potential public backlash. ⚖️ The Burden of Realignment The defection of a sitting governor elected on the PDP platform now realigning with the APC poses serious institutional and constitutional challenges. Democratic Betrayal: Akwa Ibom citizens voted for PDP's agenda. Shifting to APC mid-term insults the mandate and trust of the electorate. Political Tension: Appointments, funding, and state programs will...