Speculations of rift between me, predecessor Udom Emmanuel baseless – Akwa Ibom Governor, Eno

The Akwa Ibom State Governor has debunked speculations trailing him as having rift with his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, saying such speculation was baseless.

The speculation became rife following the governor’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC from the Peoples Democratic Party, where he won the election to become a first time governor.
He insisted that the report was baseless and misleading, stressing that his defection to APC has not created bad blood with the immediate past governor of the State, Udom Emmanuel, whom he referred as his ‘political godfather’.

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Speaking on Sunday at the 55th Anniversary celebration of Believers Assembly Evangelical Church of Nigeria in Uyo, the governor said those thinking that he had issues with his ‘political godfather’ because he changed

He said: “I have no problem with Deacon Udom Emmanuel. He remains my political father. Just last week, I was in his house in Lagos and we had a great time together.”
He called for unity and peace in Akwa Ibom and urged the people to disregard false narratives aimed at planting discord by the naysayers.

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“Our young people must understand that leadership is not easy. Let’s maintain the peace in our state and continue to drive the progress we are witnessing in the State . This is the only state we have, and we must not allow outsiders to destroy it. We must protect it at all costs.”

While celebrating the founder of Believers Assembly Evangelical Church, Prelate (Prof.) Isaiah Isong, on his 55 years of ministerial service, Governor Eno lauded the cleric for his unwavering support and prayers for the state.

“Through the fathers in faith, which you lead, you have constantly lifted up the government in prayers. I am glad that the government you laboured for in prayer is now in power. God has answered your prayers,” he said, praying for more strength and years for the cleric.

Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of the occasion and Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, appreciated Prelate Isong and other clerics for their spiritual contributions to the peace and stability of the state, especially during the 2023 elections that brought Governor Eno to office.

Earlier in his sermon titled “Mind Your Business”, taken from Philippians 2:12–16, Apostle Lawrence Achudeme, Founder of Victory Life Bible Church (VLBC), urged Christians to focus on personal and spiritual growth, avoid meddling into the affairs of others and the pulling down of others.

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