Governor Eno on destruction mission in Akwa Ibom- Obong

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Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno

By Raymond Gukas, Jos

The statistics declaring Akwa Ibom State as the poorest state in the South-South zone has been blamed on the maladministration of the Governor, Umo Eno.

This was the position of a public critic, Hyacinth Obong who came hard on the governor to lament the situation of the state which he insist was unacceptable.

Speaking to our correspondent in Jos, Plateau state capital , the concerned citizen stated that “Ibom State, once a beacon of hope and prosperity, has been ruthlessly plunged into darkness and despair under Governor Umo Eno’s tyrannical rule”

According him, the promises to uplift the people of the State by Governor Eno, he has not only failed but actively sabotaged the lives of Akwa Ibom’s citizens.

“The state’s economy, once robust and thriving, lies in shambles. Employment opportunities have vanished, leaving the populace in a desperate struggle for survival. Education, the bedrock of future prosperity, has been decimated. Over 3000 schools languish in appalling conditions, while Governor Eno’s feeble attempt to renovate a mere 31 schools is a cruel mockery”, he lamented.

“Even more alarming is the climate of fear that Governor Eno has instilled. Dissent is met with swift and severe retribution. The recent dismissal of his own Commissioner of Special Duties, Dr. Bassey Okon, for daring to criticize his policies, epitomizes this authoritarian regime.

“Such actions have muzzled voices of opposition, trapping the state in a cycle of fear and oppression.The suffering of Akwa Ibom’s people is undeniable. Their pleas for relief are ignored, their hopes for a better future continually crushed. This is a stark contrast to the prosperous eras of Obong Victor Attah and Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the progressive path laid by former Governor Udom Emmanuel.

“Instead of building upon these legacies, Governor Eno has chosen to dismantle them, depriving the people of essential resources and driving them to desperation”, he said.

He emphasised that despite his “attempts to curate a positive media image, the grim reality of Akwa Ibom tells a different story. The governor’s sycophants may sing his praises, but the suffering of the people reveals his true nature. The time has come for Governor Eno to own up to his betrayal, to end the unrelenting hunger and poverty, and to restore hope and prosperity to Akwa Ibom State. The cries of the people must be heard, and action must be taken now.”