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.
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