Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- The Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Onna Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Tom Nkanang, has called on the political leaders in the area to close ranks and build a united political front that can bring about peace and development.

Mr Nkanang made the call during a harmonisation meeting of political leaders from the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Onna on 16 August, following the defection of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State from the PDP to the APC on 6 June 2025.

"We are not blind to the apprehension some may have. We know that trust must be earned, not demanded. Therefore, this harmonisation will be built on transparency, equity, and mutual respect," Mr Nkanang said.

"We ...