Ekid People's Union - EPU

Ekid People's Union - EPU Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Ekid People's Union - EPU, Ekpene Ukpa Road, Eket Local Government, Eket.

Today, we joyfully celebrate a man of vision, intellect, and compassion, Ntisoñ Pius James Okon, the distinguished Ntiso...
07/11/2025

Today, we joyfully celebrate a man of vision, intellect, and compassion, Ntisoñ Pius James Okon, the distinguished Ntisong IV of Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio.

A principled administrator, cultured statesman, and custodian of Ibibio values, Ntisong IV embodies leadership rooted in wisdom, humility, and service. His reign reflects strength, brilliance, and a humane devotion to unity and progress.

On this natal day, we, the Media Committee of the Palace of Ntisong IV, join well-wishers in honoring his legacy of purpose and impact. May God continue to bless him with long life, divine wisdom, and steadfast grace to lead the Ibibio nation toward greater peace and prosperity.

Happy Birthday, Ntisoñ IV, a true man of honour and a light to his people.

— Media Committee, Palace of Ntisong, Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio

Afigh Iwaad Ekid Stakeholders Committee Press Statement for immediate release 1. The attention of the Afigh Iwaad Ekid S...
01/11/2025

Afigh Iwaad Ekid Stakeholders Committee

Press Statement for immediate release

1. The attention of the Afigh Iwaad Ekid Stakeholder's Committee has been drawn to the news of imminent crises and probable blood shed in the upcoming Afigh Iwaad Ekid Elections scheduled for tomorrow Sunday 2nd November 2025 .

2. This news is untrue, and the Afigh Iwaad Stakeholders Committee in consultation with the AFECOM can state that the elections would proceed as scheduled and that there are no contending issues from any party that would generate any controversy or crises at the scheduled elections.

3. We met at the Police Area Commander's Office, upon receipt of Petitions by one party, that fees were charged selectively from one camp and not the other; and also that the delegate list was manipulated.

4. The Stakeholders Committee has resolved that if fees were charged, for these elections, it was in error, and such fees should be refunded.

5. In constituting the AFECOM, the contending parties nominated 2 members each, while the Secretary emerged from the now protesting party.

6. The stakeholders committee has met with AFECOM tonight, and it is satisfied that unauthorised fees would be refunded.

7. Stakeholders Committee has approved the inclusion of any omitted statutory delegates and that the delegate list of delegates signed by the representative of both parties ( Chairman and Secretary of AFECOM) would be deemed as the acceptable list to both parties.

8. The resolutions at the Police Area Command were binding on both parties and we hereby assure all members of Afigh Iwaad Ekid, delegates, and the Ekid people that the elections will hold freely and fairly tomorrow as scheduled, without any blood shed.

9. Thank you

Dr Samuel Udonsak
For: The Afigh Iwaad Ekid Stakeholders Committee
01.11.25

28/10/2025

STUBBS CREEK: APPEAL TO THE IGNORANCE OF THE IBENO REFUGEE SETTLERS AND DIAMOND AKPANIKA'S HACHET JOB.

The settlers called Ibeno had been in communal depression since Gov. Umo Eno announced that Obolo State is a pipe dream that will never come to pass. Weeks later the aboriginal coastal Ibibios of Onna Eket, Esit Eket,Mkpat Enin and Ikot Abasi issued a press statement aligning with the governor's position. And yet information from the National Assembly trickles in that Obolo State cannot fly. The Ibeno spirit went so low hence Diamond Akpanika contrived what to do to lighten up their spirit for awhile.

In order therefore to mislead his fellow settlers into a false hope, Diamond Akpanika hid under covered identity to author a fake story about new documents vindicating the slaves' ownership of Stubb's Creek. He knows his unenlightened people well. They rejoiced.

While I won't give them the pleasure of responding to Akpanika's foolery, let me point out only three facts in the said fake write up to show how useless, disparate and fakish that write up is.

1. 1913 MAP: Akpanika under false identity claimed that a 13 map shows Ibeno as owners of Stubb's Creek. He misleads his people that the map is a new discovery.

THE TRUTH: The 1913 map referred to is the official map of Eket District which I discovered in the British National Archives in London in 2021 and obtained a certified copy which is now available. Since 2021 this map has been well circulated far and wide and filed in the National Assembly State House of Assembly and the courts and Akpanika has a copy. This map guided in the drawing of a map for Akwa Ibom State in 2023, the very map that Diamond is contesting in court. So how is the map now a new discovery to Akpanika?

The map was tendered by Eket in the 1916 case in the case between Eket and Ibeno. The map shows Ibeno with only 5 villages as at 1913. These villages were: Mkpanak , Ubenekang, Ibot Inyang (now called Iwuoachang), Ikot Utip now called (Okoroutip), and Ikot Itak. These 5 villages clustered on the mouth of Qua Iboe River running only 7 miles along the Atlantic coastline on the both sides of Qua Iboe River. This description of Ibeno was further affirmed in the 1936 intelligence report on Ibeno Clan authored by an English ethnographer, Captain J. Cook that Ibeno has only 7 miles along the coast. Again the 1956 Ibeno Memorandum to the G.I. Jones Commission affirmed the same fact but only that by this time Ibeno villages had increased to 7 villages— two more villages having been granted them by Onniong chiefs in ONNA LGA, not even on the Ekid side. So at what time did these ungrateful settlers go beyond 7 miles of the coast to own the entire Stubb's Creek coast running into over 50 miles?

The 1913 map was one of the evidences relied upon by the European judge to declare in that case in 1916 that Ekid people/Southern Ibibios are the owners of Stubb's Creek . Between 1916 to now, how did the same 1913 map change to now favour the Ibeno settlers?

2. THE 1930 ORDINANCE: Akpanika under fake cover claimed in the said write up about "a newly discovered 1930 Ordinance", which he claims proves Ibeno as owners of Stubb's Creek.

THE TRUTH: The 1930 Ordinance is simply a forest reserve law made by the colonial government in 1930. It is not and has never been missing, for Ibeno to discover it today! The 1930 ordinance has been widely cited by Ekid in all their documents concerning Stubb's Creek because the Ordinance favors Ekid. This was one of the Laws that persuaded the Akpata Commission of Inquiry of 1993 to declare that Ekid is the owner of the Stubb's Creek. So Akpanika,out of lack of what to say, citing this 1930 Ordinance as if it is a newly discovered document, is out of the fact that he's exhausted of all his lies, so he's now doing recycling of lies to keep misleading his large illiterate population. His fraudulent father who died with indictment of fraud hanging on his neck deceived Ibeno people like that to die trying to fight Ibibio in 1993 for a land they do not and will never have.

3. MR. IME EKPO'S PURPORTED DOCUMENT: Diamond Akpanika under fake cover claims that the deceased commissioner for lands before he died left behind a title document that gave Stubb's Creek to Ibeno. To this ,4 questions arise: (1) What is the title of such document? How do you make reference to the existence of some documents without citing the title? This is because the document does not exist but only in the fertile imagination of Diamond Akpanika (2) why mention a dead man who cannot make a statement of affirmation or denial of the existence of such document? (3) Do Commissioners go about creating documents to donate lands to communities ? (4) Assuming without conceding that such document exists, in law, can a Govt official do any act to defeat a subsisting court judgement so that the purported Ime Ekpo's document would stand to defeat the 1916 judgment? The answer is a big no!

FINALLY,

Diamond Akpanika after encountering me in a radio interview in 2021 and saw his nakedness where all his pack of lies collapsed under my erudition, he since then avoided any debate with me under the pretext that I was not a lawyer by reason of the fact that I was not yet called to the Nigerian Bar. Now I have been called to the Nigerian Bar as Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and the impediment against facing me in a legal debate has thus been vacated. I therefore invite him for a debate on the history and the law as concerning Stubb's Creek. Hiding behind screens to write fake stories to appeal to the ignorance of largely half educated fishermen population is an old antics that no longer avails him.

I enjoin the public to ignore Diamond Akpanika in whatever guise and cover he might come.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗚𝗔𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗺𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗼'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗿𝗼-𝗢𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲.By Assam Abia. The Coalition of ...
20/10/2025

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗚𝗔𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗺𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗼'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗿𝗼-𝗢𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲.

By Assam Abia.

The Coalition of Aboriginal Coastal Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State has strongly reaffirmed its opposition to the agitation for the creation of Oro-Obolo State, describing the move as a veiled attempt to encroach upon Ibibio ancestral territories and the state’s shoreline resources.

The coalition, made up of leaders and representatives from Esit Eket, Eket, ONNA, Mkpat Enin, and Ikot Abasi Local Government Areas, made their position known in a joint statement issued at the weekend.

According to the statement, the group expressed gratitude to Ifim Ibom Ibibio, the apex socio-cultural body of the Ibibio Nation, for its firm stance in defending the territorial integrity of Ibibio land.

"We are grateful to the leadership of Ifim Ibom Ibibio for galvanizing Ibibios at home and in the diaspora to reject the creation of any state on Ibibio soil,” the statement read. “Your courage and resolve to protect the territories of Ibibio is legendary and unparalleled.”

The coalition also commended their Annang brothers for sharing the same position and recognizing that the agitation for Oro-Obolo State was “beyond fair self-determination,” calling it a “vicious attempt at land grab” that sought to dispossess the state of its coastline and economic resources.

Reacting to Governor Umo Eno’s recent declaration that no state will be created out of Akwa Ibom during his tenure, the coalition reaffirmed its support for the governor’s position and restated that the creation of any state on Ibibio land would not be tolerated.

"Aboriginal Coastland communities believe that any agitation for state creation must not infringe on the territorial rights of our people,” the statement emphasized.

The group further drew attention to the ongoing legal challenge by proponents of the Oro-Obolo agitation, who have taken the authentic Akwa Ibom State map to court.

"They have rejected the official map of the state, which clearly defines local government boundaries, in preference for a distorted version that compromises the status of Tom Shot Island and our territories in the Cross River estuary. Our stance remains: one state, one map.”

Acknowledging past leadership efforts, the coalition paid tribute to former Governor and current Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for his administration’s corrective actions that nullified the anomalies in the 1990 Traditional Rulers Council (TRC) Edict. That edict, they said, had “criminally” listed some villages of Eket, Esit Eket, and ONNA under Ibeno, and those of Mkpat Enin and Ikot Abasi under Eastern Obolo—errors which they believe gave rise to the ill-conceived Oro-Obolo agitation.

They also endorsed the Akwa Ibom State Map Law of 2023, which clearly defines the boundaries of all local government areas in accordance with historical and legal facts, saying it has effectively “put to rest” the agitation for the creation of a non-contiguous Oro-Obolo State.

Concluding, the coalition called for unity and truth as the foundation for Akwa Ibom’s continued peace and progress.

"A united and prosperous Akwa Ibom State can only be ensured by upholding historical facts and truth in the face of audacious lies, falsehood, and mutilated history pursued for parochial interests,” the statement declared.

The release was jointly signed by leading representatives of the five coastal local government areas, including Dr. Samuel Udonsak and Mr. Nsudoh Nsudoh (Eket); Sir (Barr.) Bassey Dan-Abia, Ukai (Elder) Imoh Edoho (Esit Eket); Elder (Hon.) Ini Abasi Ekanem and Obong Barr. Ntiense Mboso (ONNA); Obong Martyns Udo-inyang and Dr. Imowo Udobia (Mkpat Enin); and Obong Chelly Okoko and Dr. Micah Umoh (Ikot Abasi).

PRESS STATEMENT"THE AKWA TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL SUMMONS TO PRINCESS GOD SOWN UDOITO AND ALLEGED LAND RACKETEERING AT...
07/10/2025

PRESS STATEMENT"

THE AKWA TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL SUMMONS TO PRINCESS GOD SOWN UDOITO AND ALLEGED LAND RACKETEERING AT STUBB CREEK FOREST RESERVE (AKOIYAK): WHEN SILENCE BY CRITICAL STAKEHOLDERS BECOMES COMPLICITY AND AN ACT OF TERROR, HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR SHOULD ADMINISTER JUSTICE.

07/10/2025

Happy Cheers to the amiable brother , Barr. Bassey Dan Abia, KJW, Secretary General of Ekid People's Union (EPU) the Apex Socio-cultural organization of the Ekid people, the Southern Ibibios.

Taking into consideration the significance of this office and spiritual assignment, we have confidence that you have what it takes to shoulder the responsibilities. It is profound that you respond to such calls and will serve creditably with the trust reposed on you.

However, the double swords entrusted to you surely will serve the community well. We pay this great tribute and celebrate you.

Video footage - Bubbles News Reporting

𝗘𝗣𝗨 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗻-𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. By Assam Abia.The Ekid People’s Union (EPU) has extended warm ...
03/10/2025

𝗘𝗣𝗨 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗻-𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

By Assam Abia.

The Ekid People’s Union (EPU) has extended warm felicitations to Bar (Hon.) Bassey Dan-Abia on the occasion of his investiture as a Knight of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, billed to take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

In a congratulatory message signed by its President General, Dr. Samuel Udonsak, the Union described the honour as a fitting recognition of Dan-Abia’s exemplary life of service, integrity, and devotion to God and humanity.

“This honour is not only personal to you but also a source of pride to the entire Ekid Nation, as it highlights the values of faith, discipline, and leadership which you embody,” the statement read.

Dr. Udonsak noted that the Union and the people of Ekid share in the joy of this milestone with Dan-Abia and his family. He prayed for God’s continuous blessings of wisdom, grace, and sound health upon him as he continues to serve both God and society.

“Once again, congratulations, our worthy son,” the statement concluded..

26/09/2025

We must speak against this unjust exploitation and oppression of our people's legitimate rights. The denial of access to the Palm Plantation and cessation of their palm products by government agents is a grave injustice.

This thing must stop. Allow justice to sing it's songs of freedom

26/09/2025

Traditional Rulers' Summon on Native Charm Flops, Sparks Outcry, "On Whose Authority"?

Joseph Ekong

A planned meeting of the Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Council (AKTRC) at the White House, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo, failed to hold yesterday, igniting sharp controversy over who authorized the contentious summon.

The gathering was allegedly convened to address the traditional prayers of Princess God’sown Udoito, who seeks justice over the Akoiyak (Stubb Creek Forest) heritage dispute. But credible sources revealed that the move was nothing more than a paid plot to intimidate the Ekid people and distort the ancestral rights of ownership over the disputed Stubb Creek Forest.

The controversial mission involved three paramount rulers—

HRM J. J. Obosi of Oruk Anam,
HRM Edidem Ita E. Okokon of Okobo, and
HRM Edidem Clement Ekpenyong of Ibesikpo Asutan—
who, on September 20, 2025, stormed the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Esit Eket, HRM Edidem Ubong Peter Assam, bearing a palm frond traditionally known as Akiti Mbiam.
They claimed to be intervening on behalf of government and representing the traditional institution, while summoning the Paramount Ruler of Esit Eket, the Executive Chairman of Esit Eket, Hon. Uduak Ikot, and Princess God’sown Udoito.

The scheme unraveled when the Paramount Ruler of Eket, HRM Edidem E. C. D. Abia, denounced the meeting as illegal and unauthorized, insisting that no such council meeting was scheduled.

Staff of the Traditional Rulers Council corroborated his position, stating there was no memo or directive for any gathering.
“As you can see, we are only cleaning up after the Akwa Ibom Anniversary event,” one worker disclosed.

Sources allege that the so-called “traditional envoys” are dancing to the tune of powerful political interests with covert stakes in the illegal exploitation of the Stubb Creek Forest.
For the Ekid people, the forest, known as Akoiyak, is an ancestral inheritance and sacred heritage, making any attempt to dispossess them a grave injustice.

The fiasco has now raised deeper questions about the integrity of the traditional institution and the shadowy forces manipulating it.
Observers liken the unfolding drama to the biblical challenge to Jesus and his disciples: “By whose authority do you do these things?”

Meanwhile, the debate over the potency of Mbiam (traditional oath) continues, with some elders asserting that the purity of a woman’s heart, such as that of Princess Udoito, carries greater spiritual weight than the morally compromised invocations of errant rulers.

Address

Ekpene Ukpa Road, Eket Local Government
Eket

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ekid People's Union - EPU posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share