Nigeria, May 13 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State is closing in on actualising his rumoured defection plans. He says he does not know his next political platform, but promised to remain a governor connected to the people, regardless of his future political party.

Mr Eno stated this on Sunday at a Thanksgiving Service organised in his honour at The Apostolic Church, Maboju Assembly in Lagos State.

He, however, said his statement does not mean he was going anywhere.

"I don't know where I'll be tomorrow, whether PDP, APC, or YPP. These are just for political convenience and enlightened state interest. But it will never define who I am.

"I will remain a governor connected to the people, regardless of party. I will continue to unite a...