By
Etim Ekpimah
A
former Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, has
dismissed reports that the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, is
being controlled by his predecessor, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
The
All Progressives Congress had in a statement signed by its state chairman, Dr.
Amadu Attai, accused Emmanuel of being controlled from Ukana, Akpabio’s country
home.
The
APC stated that most of those nominated for key positions by Emmanuel allegedly
planned and executed mayhem, murder and rigging during the last general
election in the state.
But
Umanah, who spoke with journalists in Uyo on Sunday, said that there was no
conflict between Emmanuel and Akpabio and that both men were working with other
stakeholders to ensure the development of the state.
He
said, “There is no feud between Senator Godswill Akpabio and the incumbent
governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel. Emmanuel made it clear during a public event that
the enemies of the state should leave him and Akpabio alone.
“So
leave Emmanuel and Akpabio alone. There is no feud between these two
individuals. The relationship is cordial and, of course, they are working with
other stakeholders in the interest and continued development of the state. So
the governor is not under any form of pressure from Senator Akpabio.”
Umanah
also condemned those criticising the list of commissioners sent by Emmanuel to
lawmakers in the House of Assembly for approval. He said the governor had
followed due process in the selection of those he would be working with.
He
urged the people to look at the antecedents of the nominees before criticising
the governor for a decision taken in the best interest of the state.
Culled from The Punch
newspaper
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