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06/03/2026

AKWA IBOM PATRIOTIC VANGUARD

*Who will save Michael Bush from self-harm?*

We are genuinely concerned about the mental health of Michael Bush who obviously is laden with long-term grudges and resentment against Gov. Umo Eno. Last year, he wrote a series of insulting and abusive articles in his newspaper column against the governor, clearly a portrayal of bile and hate. We understand that he is suffering from a crisis of unmet expectations that afflicts many in the political arena. Bush has confided in some people that he had borrowed money from Mr. Ubong Obot - better known by his business name as ‘’Ubotex’’ - to “ Support” Pastor Umo Eno’s election in 2023. The governor, Bush claims, has since refused to pay him back the loan, and so he’s still indebted to Ubotex. Ubotext has vehemently denied such transaction ever occurred with Bush.

Ubotex it must be stated, himself has no problem with this governor. He has been actively participating in the activities of ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative (AWRHI), the governor’s main support group.

Last week, the cement merchant donated handsomely to the group when they visited Ibesikpo-Asutan, his LGA.

Ubotex also participated actively in recent pre-congress meetings and consultations in his LGA, and in all his speeches and remarks, he has good things to say about the governor.

We also understand that Bush is angry with Gov. Eno because he was not appointed commissioner when the governor constituted his government in 2023 and 2025.

Bush believes that he had invested so much in Eno’s election in 2023, that he deserved a place in the cabinet. Obviously, he has been under severe pain and mental distress from this disappointment. We wonder what those “ investments “ actually were! Every “ investment “ Michael Bush may have made, in the media flank was paid for and he knows this, to be true.

Since last year when many people intervened, Bush had been managing his pain well until last week when his seething resentment against the governor seemed to have finally reached a boiling point. He wrote another corrosive, angry and rage-filled piece in which he insulted and assaulted the governor in the most despicable manner.

From the article, it is obvious that Bush is still carrying bitterness and hatred in his heart. We are afraid for him because such long term anger, according to medical psychologists, impacts mental and physical health negatively by inducing chronic stress, anxiety, depression and lowered immunity.

In fact, studies indicate that long-term resentment could lead to inflammation, heart diseases, depression, intense obsessive thought patterns, diabetes, arthritis and potential cancer progression. Who will save Michael Bush from harming himself?

Since the governor and Ubotex have disavowed any financial dealings with Bush, it is possible that Bush might be imagining things. We may be dealing with a chronic case of delusions.

To feel entitled to a cabinet appointment when no such promise was made by the governor is also a big problem.

A mindset that is characterized by an irrational belief that one is owed special treatment, recognition, or rewards simply because of who they think they are reveals a serious underlying psychological problem.

Entitlement mentality manifests in different ways, notably in persistent discontentment, greed and narcissistic tendencies.

Michael Bush has a track record that defines him and requires further investigations. In 2011, he contested for the PDP ticket for Uruan State Constituency, but lost to Obong Kufre Etuk. With the loss, he flew into a rage and started throwing tantrums everywhere. There is nothing he did not say about the then governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio.

In 2013, he moved to Obong Umana Okon Umana, who was then preparing to contest the 2015 governorship election. Umana pampered him and gave him an office inside his expansive residential compound. But soon after he joined the Umana team, Bush fell out with the man, accusing Umana’s wife of being disrespectful to him, and castigating Umana himself for not giving him an SUV, just as he gave his Campaign DG. What a character! Bush then relocated to Abuja and later relocated to the State and served in the government of the immediate past Governor, Udom Emmanuel, where he again complained of being sidelined and didn’t contribute meaningfully to advance the cause of that administration.

He now claims that the governor is owing him. Our man needs help.

Clearly, we are dealing with a very arrogant man with oversized ego and a compulsive sense of self importance. Bush actually believes that he’s the most brilliant Akwa Ibom man who should be pampered and spoilt with whatever he wants. Everybody, including the governor, should be at his beck and call. If he doesn’t get what he thinks he wants, he sulks all year around and goes into fits of anger. This is a condition that American Psychological Association has diagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Who will save Michael Bush?

Appointment into senior government jobs is at the discretion of the governor who must necessarily obtain background information on all would-be appointees. Pastor Umo Eno must have known Bush better than we know him. We urge Michael Bush to move on and purge himself of all animosities against this governor.

Signed

Comr Jackson Udoakim
Convener

Nyakno Usoroh Esq
Secretary

©️ 6th of March, 2026

27/02/2026

‎Women Sensitisation Tour Berths in Ini, Stakeholders Rally Support for Gov Eno, Tinubu, Akpabio
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‎By Lucy Daniel
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‎The Women Sensitization Tour on Civic Responsibilities has made a significant stop in Ini Local Government, drawing a large gathering of women leaders, political stakeholders and community influencers who reaffirmed their support for Governor Umo Eno and the ARISE Agenda.
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‎The event, which is part of a statewide mobilisation drive, focused on voter registration, National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment, cooperative development and grassroots political participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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‎In his welcome remarks, the Executive Chairman of Ini LGA, Hon. Amb. Inibehe Uma, described Ini as a peaceful and politically conscious local government, assuring that the women of the area are prepared to play their part in sustaining the current administration.
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‎“Ini is very peaceful. Our women will always wait and vote,” he said, expressing appreciation to the Deputy Governor for leading the delegation to the area. “The governor has taught us to replicate what he is doing under the ARISE Agenda, and that is exactly what we are doing here. There is clear evidence of Pastor Umo Eno’s government in Ini. Our women will vote for him to continue his good works.”
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‎He also pledged support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio, alongside other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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‎The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Mrs Inibehe Etukudoh, commended Ini women for their grassroots mobilisation strength, noting that they traditionally move “door-to-door and ward-to-ward” during elections.
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‎“If we enter the villages now, we will confirm that Ini women have their NIN, voter’s cards and APC cards,” she said, adding that recent medical outreach initiatives facilitated by the governor have ensured that the women are fit and prepared for civic engagement.
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‎A major highlight of the tour was the push for cooperative formation under the ARISE Cooperative initiative. The Special Adviser, Bureau of Cooperatives, Alice Ekpeyong, described the programme as a practical pathway to economic empowerment.
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‎“What we brought here is big, but not bigger than Ini women,” she said. “The governor wants every Ini woman to have money. ARISE Cooperative is his cooperative, designed to give women a future and help pay school fees. We must form cooperatives across the 11 wards of Ini, and each must include women from every unit.”
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‎She explained that membership requirements include possession of a voter’s card, NIN and APC membership card, stressing that empowerment opportunities would be channelled through these structured groups.
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‎Echoing similar sentiments, the Senatorial Woman Leader, Mrs Elizabeth Ibanga, declared that Ini women understand the electoral process and are fully mobilised. “We have our voter’s cards, our NIN and we are registered APC members. We are ready,” she said.
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‎Member representing Ini in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Lawrence Udoide, reeled out projects executed under Governor Eno’s administration, including road construction, solar-powered water schemes, model primary schools, health centres and appointments of indigenes into government positions.
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‎“We never had it this good,” he said. “Once Ini people say yes, their yes is yes. We will deliver and even double our votes in 2027.”
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‎The House of Representatives member, Prince Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, linked federal and state collaboration to ongoing development, noting that presidential support enables governors to deliver at the sub-national level. He called for sustained backing of President Tinubu, Governor Eno and Senate President Akpabio, while also appreciating the enduring legacy of the First Lady, Pastor Patience Umo Eno of blessed memory.
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‎In her remarks, the First Lady-designate of Akwa Ibom State, Noble Lady Helen Obareki, applauded the unity and capacity displayed by Ini women.
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‎“To the beautiful women of Ini, I greet you. I have seen your capacity. I believe these are the women who will return President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno and Senator Godswill Akpabio,” she said. “Based on your promises and your preparedness with your voter’s cards, NIN and APC cards, we trust you will deliver.”
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‎Representing the governor, the Deputy Governor described Pastor Umo Eno as a gender-friendly leader committed to inclusive governance and women’s economic advancement.
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‎“He has sent us to check if you have been taken care of, and from what we have seen, the answer is yes,” he said. “Beyond voter registration and party membership, ensure your cards are valid and not defaced. Revalidate where necessary.”
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‎She further urged women to build strong cooperative clusters with a minimum of 100 members per ward to qualify for upcoming trader and farmer grants, reiterating that the ARISE Agenda is anchored on self-employment, unity and shared prosperity.
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‎The tour in Ini reaffirmed the administration’s “Akwa Ibom United” message and underscored the strategic role of women as grassroots mobilizers, economic drivers and decisive electoral stakeholders in the state’s political future.
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26/02/2026

Akwa Ibom Sensitization Programme Spurs Nsit Atai Women

By Iniemem Ndueso

Women of Nsit Atai Local Government Area have commended Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for his administration’s impactful development projects and inclusive governance, while pledging intensified grassroots mobilization for permanent voter’s card (PVC) registration.

The women made the commendation on Thursday, during a Women Sensitization Tour on Civic Responsibilities organized by Akwa Ibom State Government.

Speaking during the Sensitization programme, the deputy Governor, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi, who represented Gov Umo Eno, said the administration remained committed to the welfare, inclusion and empowerment of women across the state.

She emphasized her that her mandate is to assess the welfare of women in the area and report back to the Governor.

Eyakenyi charged the women to intensify grassroots mobilization for PVC registration and voter’s education.

“Your Chairman’s wife will bring NIN officials to ensure women who do not have their NIN register and as well do proper documentation “.

Also speaking, the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, expressed appreciation to women in Nsit Atai for their resilience, loyalty, love and consistent support for the current administration. She noted that women remain central to Governor Umo Eno’s developmental agenda and assured them that their welfare and empowerment remain top priorities.

She reaffirmed that women play a vital leadership role and should take ownership of political processes and community decision making.

Setting the tone for the event, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Inibehe Silas Etukudo, reiterated that empowerment opportunities were forthcoming for Nsit Atai.

Mrs. Etukudoh said no one below the age of 18 should apply for PVC as the Governor loves fairness urging all women to learn their civil rights and responsibilities.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Cooperatives, Mrs Alice Ekpenyong, urged women to accept the ARISE cooperative societies to improve economic independence.

She commended the current administration for maintaining peace and stability in the state.

Ekpenyong added that the Governor’s performance had strengthened public confidence in APC across the communities.

The Chairman of Nsit Atai, Prince Anthony Nyong, in his welcome remarks expressed appreciation to the Governor for making the sensitization real, praising him as the man of the future.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to mobilizing women at the grassroots to obtain their Permanent Voter’s Cards, describing civic participation as critical to sustaining good governance.

He applauded the women in governance, moving from one Local Government to another and assuring them their efforts will not be wasted.

Goodwill messages were delivered by the APC Chapter Woman Leader in Nsit Atai who assured the Governor that Nsit Atai is a done deal for 2027 up coming election.

“All women of this community have registered their PVC and with their civil rights will vote for Governor Umo Eno, President Tinubu and Senator Akpabio as the right Choice”.

Other dignitaries who pledged support included Rt. Hon. Mark Esset; member representing Nsit Atai federal constituency, Hon. Prince Aniefiok Attah; Member House of Assembly., Hon. Emem Ibanga; Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Former Chairman of Nsit Atai., Mrs. Emem Nyong; wife of Chairman Nsit Atai., Mrs. Anietie Eka, Mr. Ini Obot; International Director of Research and Documentation Renewed Hope Initiative, Mr Iniobong Obot, among others.

26/02/2026

AKWA IBOM GOVERNOR CELEBRATES SENATOR UDOMA AT 72

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has congratulated Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, CON, on the occasion of his 72nd birthday.

In a message delivered through his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, the Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, joined the family, friends and associates of the statesman to celebrate a life marked by integrity, excellence and uncommon service.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, I join your family, friends and well-wishers to celebrate you on the occasion of your 72nd birthday.

“You embody the true Akwa Ibom spirit and identity: the passionate pursuit of excellence, strength through humility, teamwork, transparency, integrity and patriotism, anchored on deep reverence for God.

“We are immensely proud of your accomplishments and will continue to celebrate the value you bring to our State and nation.”

Governor Eno also congratulated Senator Udoma on his recent appointment as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Akwa Ibom State University, describing it as a well-deserved recognition of his experience, intellect and commitment to educational advancement.

“As Chairman of Seplat Energy PLC and now Pro-Chancellor of AKSU, we remain committed to working with you for the collective growth and development of our dear State.

“May God continue to bless you with robust health, renewed strength, greater wisdom and discernment as you continue to serve and inspire generations.

“Congratulations once again, my Distinguished Senator.”

25/02/2026

Viral Video, Real Context: Inside Governor Umo Eno's War on Dilapidated Schools

By Sifon Bassey

A video circulating on social media this week has ignited debate across Akwa Ibom State. In the footage, a crumbling school building, with leaking roofs, broken desks and bare floors, is presented as proof that the Pastor Umo Eno administration has done nothing for public education. The clip has been shared thousands of times, accompanied by damning captions. But the video, stripped of its context, tells only a fraction of the story. To understand the full picture, you need to go back to where this story truly begins: an unscheduled visit by a Governor who could not hide his anger.

In July 2023, barely weeks into his tenure, Governor Umo Eno made an impromptu stop at Christ the King Primary School on Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo. A school sitting just minutes from Government House. What he found there disturbed him deeply. The structures were dilapidated, learning materials were grossly inadequate, and the headmistress quietly revealed to journalists present that no sitting governor had ever visited that school before, despite its closeness to the seat of power. That detail alone should tell you something about how long this problem had been ignored.

Governor Eno did not leave and issue a press statement. He declared a state of emergency on primary education in Akwa Ibom State, right there, on record. He directed the immediate renovation and upgrading of public primary school facilities across all 31 local government areas. Christ the King School was immediately designated a pilot model: solar power, pipe-borne water, educational materials, staff quarters. That visit was not a photo opportunity. It was a reckoning, and it set the tone for everything that followed.

Here is what those sharing the viral video need to understand. Nobody in this administration has denied that many public schools in Akwa Ibom are in poor condition. The Governor himself said so, loudly, and in public. What they fail to tell you is the scale of what was inherited: decades of systemic neglect spread across hundreds of schools, in 31 local government areas, from riverine communities in Okobo and Mbo to the upland areas of Ini and Oruk Anam. No government, with any budget, can fix all of that simultaneously. The real question was never whether the problem existed. It was whether there was a credible, funded, and committed plan to fix it.

The answer is yes! There is a plan. The Pastor Umo Eno administration's model-school approach is deliberate and replicable. Rather than spreading resources thin across every school at once and delivering nothing of quality anywhere, the government constructs specific schools to a world-class standard: solar electricity, ICT laboratories, standard libraries, medical clinics, furnished staff quarters and fully equipped classrooms. Each completed school then becomes a proof point, a benchmark, a beacon for its community. Model primary schools have already been completed and commissioned in Uko-Oyukim in Oron LGA, Ikot Isong in Etinan LGA, Ikot Ibritam in Oruk Anam LGA, Afaha Itam in Itu LGA, and Holy Child Convent School in Abak, among several others. Over one million customised exercise books have been distributed to pupils in public schools. Ten thousand pupils have received free uniforms, shoes and school bags. WAEC and NABTEB examination fees are being paid by government for students in exit classes. Three model boarding secondary schools, one per senatorial district, are currently under active construction.

You are entitled to demand faster progress. That is your right as a citizen of this state. But there is a profound difference between a government that is moving with clear intent and a government that is doing nothing at all. The evidence in Akwa Ibom rules out the latter, completely. The video you are watching shows a problem that this Governor personally identified, publicly raged against, and formally declared an emergency over, in his very first weeks in office.

Transforming public education across a state of over seven million people, with hundreds of schools in communities sometimes only accessible by boat, does not happen in a single term of four years. What matters is that the work is real, the schools are going up, the children are receiving materials, and the plan is not a talking point but a measurable, commissioned reality. One school at a time, the ARISE Agenda is answering the crisis. Not perfectly, maybe not fast enough for some, but honestly and persistently. That is a government that is getting there. That is a governor that cares.

25/02/2026

ARISE COOPERATIVE STRUCTURE LAUNCHED FOR URUAN WOMEN
…Gov Eno’s Grants, Reaffirm Support for Eno, Tinubu, Akpabio

In continuation of the Women sensitization process aimed at educating women in Akwa Ibom on their civic responsibilities, Uruan Local Government Area on Wednesday, 25th February, 2026, witnessed a massive turnout as women and key stakeholders gathered at the Council Headquarters, Idu Uruan.

The event attracted women from across the wards of Uruan who pledged readiness to receive Gov Umo Eno’s grants and reaffirmed their support for him, President Tinubu and Senator Akpabio.

Representing Governor Umo Eno, the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, said she was mandated to assess the welfare of women in the area and report back to the Governor.

“I will go and give a report to the Governor that Uruan women are happy and that the stakeholders and the Chairman’s wife are taking good care of you.”

Senator Eyakenyi explained that she came on the sensitization tour with three key mandates, including encouraging women to regularize their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as INEC officials are moving from ward to ward for registration.

She further urged women to form cooperative societies according to their various business niches, with a minimum of 100 members per ward, stressing that the National Identification Number (NIN) remains a compulsory requirement.

“The investment funds that the governor intends to disburse will not be paid in cash but through beneficiaries’ bank accounts. That is why your NIN is required for registration.

“Your Chairman’s wife will bring NIN officials to ensure women who do not have their NIN registers and as well do proper documentation.”

The Deputy Governor also encouraged women to register with the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that the party’s broom symbol represents unity and collective strength.

“When you are united like a bundle of broom, you will bring progress and development to your communities and to the cooperatives you form,” she added.

In her remarks, the Coordinator Office of the First Lady Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, commended the discipline and responsiveness of Uruan women. She conveyed Governor Eno’s appreciation for their continued supports and urged them to sustain the momentum ahead of future elections.

Setting the tone for the event, the International Director of Women in the ARISE with Renewed Hope Initiative and former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Glory Edet, reiterated that empowerment opportunities were forthcoming for Uruan women. She emphasized the need for party registration and acquisition of NIN to benefit from the planned interventions.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Bureau of Cooperatives, Hon. Alice Ekpenyong, sensitized the women on the formation of ARISE Cooperative Societies across all wards.

She noted that the current empowerment strategy is designed to support women in structured groups, enabling them to grow into captains of industry. She urged female stakeholders to collaborate with the Chairman’s wife to ensure seamless registration.

In his welcome address, the Chairman of Uruan Local Government Area, Hon. Surv. Iniobong Ekpenyong, expressed appreciation to the delegation for what he described as their dedication and energy. He affirmed that Uruan women had stood firmly with the administration in 2023 and would replicate, if not surpass, that support in 2027.

“Our women are proactive and steadfast. They will defend the party with 100 percent votes,” he declared.

Goodwill messages were delivered by the APC Chapter Woman Leader in Uruan, who assured that women in the area have resolved to support the Governor in appreciation of his developmental strides.

Also, Dr. Mrs. Emem Umoh, President of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial Women’s Forum, described 2027 as a done deal, reiterating unwavering support for Governor Umo Eno, President Bola Tinubu, and Senator Godswill Akpabio.

Other dignitaries who pledged support included Obong Hon. Kufre Oton, representing Senator Aniekan Bassey, Senator Uyo Senatorial District; Hon. Dr. Itorobong Etim, Member representing Uruan State Constituency; Engr. Koko Etim, Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways; Prince Godwin Ntukudeh, Mr. Okon Okon, Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service; Dr. Mrs. Inemesit Uwah, Wife of the Secretary to the State Government, among others.

The event concluded with a renewed commitment by Uruan women to embrace the ARISE Cooperative framework, secure their civic credentials, and consolidate support for the current administration at both state and federal levels.

22/02/2026

Governor Umo Eno, Ph.D, Celebrates Son, Pastor Ebong Eno, on His Birthday

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D, today celebrates his son, Pastor Ebong Eno, popularly called “The Prof,” on the occasion of his birthday.

In a birthday wish released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno noted the great strides he has made through mentorship, evangelism, and above all, upholding the Royalty Group as the Managing Director.

“I celebrate you today as you mark your birthday, for stepping up to the plate and upholding so admirably the Royalty Group as the Managing Director, since God took me on the path of public service.

“You have, working with your siblings, maintained our core values of providing service that is founded on integrity and transparency.

“I salute you for the mentorship you have given to young people, preaching the ideals of integrity, compassion, morality, and selflessness as the propelling values for growth and success. These are the values that define our family, and I applaud you for sustaining these ennobling ethos.

“Above all, I celebrate you for your commitment to preaching the Word of God, winning souls, and expanding the work in the Lord’s vineyard.

“As you celebrate your birthday today, I wish you continuous robust health, wisdom, and blessings of immeasurable proportion.

“Happy birthday once again, son – our very own Prof!” the statement concluded.

21/02/2026

OIL WELLS: AKWA IBOM’S OWNERSHIP NON-NEGOTIABLE

— MBOHO MKPARAWA IBIBIO

Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, the foremost socio-cultural organisation of the Ibibio people and the fourth largest ethnic nationality in Nigeria, with chapters worldwide, has taken note of renewed claims by Cross River State concerning oil wells lawfully attributable to Akwa Ibom State — including the 76 wells judicially affirmed by the courts, as well as references to additional wells recently introduced into public discourse.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Supreme Court of Nigeria on 24 June 2005 dismissed Cross River State’s claim over the southern estuarine boundary, thereby retaining the 76 oil wells in Akwa Ibom State. The Court held that, following the 10 October 2002 judgment of the International Court of Justice in the Nigeria–Cameroon land and maritime boundary case, Cross River State’s southern estuarine boundary had ceased to exist.

This position was reaffirmed on 10 July 2012 in Suit No. SC.27/2010, when the Supreme Court again upheld Akwa Ibom State’s ownership.

Subsequent historical and legal developments — including the 2002 ICJ ruling and the 2006 Green Tree Agreement, which formalised the cession of the Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon — altered Cross River State’s littoral status. These binding realities define the legal framework within which offshore and littoral entitlements must be determined.

Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio notes with concern certain inflammatory statements reportedly emanating from the Government of Cross River State and some of its agents. Such rhetoric risks generating avoidable tension between two sister states bound by history, culture, commerce and enduring kinship. Akwa Ibom and Cross River are kindred peoples; these fraternal bonds must never be sacrificed on the altar of narrow interests or transient political ambitions. Where concerns arise, they should be addressed in a brotherly and constitutional manner — through lawful channels, mutual respect and constructive engagement.

We commend the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, for his mature, measured and statesmanlike handling of this matter, and for consistently defending the interests of the State with courage and restraint.

We further call upon the relevant federal agencies — including the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation, the National Boundary Commission, and the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission — not to be swayed by propaganda or political persuasion, but to remain guided strictly by the law, particularly the judgments of the nation’s apex court and all subsisting legal instruments governing this matter.

While remaining peaceful and law-abiding, we shall firmly defend every resource lawfully accruing to Akwa Ibom State under the Constitution, established boundaries and binding judicial authority.

We therefore reiterate unequivocally:

All oil wells lawfully attributable to Akwa Ibom State remain settled, protected and non-negotiable.

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For Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio

Akparawa Elder Bassey Bassey
International Secretary-General

Akparawa James Edet, NPOM
International President.

16/01/2026

‼️ NEWS UPDATE ‼️

*Gov Eno Is a Focused and Phenomenal Leader — Info Commissioner*

The performance and leadership accomplishments of Governor Umo Eno in the last two and a half years have been described as focused and phenomenal, reflecting a structured, results-oriented approach to governance.

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, made the assertion on Friday, January 16, 2026, while featuring as a studio guest on “ARISE Akwa Ibom” on Comfort 95.1 FM, Uyo.

According to the Commissioner, Governor Eno’s agricultural programme is deliberate and strategic, focusing on food security and economic diversification. He highlighted initiatives such as the establishment of Ibom Model Farms, modeled after the technology-driven Songhai Farms, and the Tree Crop Revolution, which aims to revitalize oil palm production while empowering farmers with modern processing tools. Agriculture remains central to the Governor’s vision for shared prosperity, with programmes such as the Home Garden Scheme, encouraging households to grow food crops, and the Tree Crop Revolution with return of the Akwa Ibom Agricultural Development Programme (AKADEP) to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, forming key pillars of agricultural growth.

Umanah said the Governor is also advancing rural development by connecting communities through the construction of rural roads, model schools, and health facilities across all 31 Local Government Areas. He further noted the empowerment of business-minded citizens through SME funding initiatives rolled out during the Governor’s Town Square Meetings across the State’s Federal Constituencies.

On security, the Commissioner stated that Governor Eno’s collaboration with security agencies has helped Akwa Ibom remain safe pointing to the hitch-free 32 Days of Christmas Unplugged celebrations as evidence of maintained peace and stability.

In education, the Commissioner noted that beyond the construction and equipping of model schools, the conversion of the State College of Education into a full-fledged University, alongside the seamless operations of Akwa Ibom State University and Akwa Ibom Polytechnic, underscores the Governor’s focus on human capital development and citizens empowerment.

Regarding healthcare, he said the declaration of a State of Emergency in the sector demonstrates the Governor’s commitment to improved service delivery. Measures cited include the recall of willing retired health workers, recruitment of 2,000 new health professionals, and the construction of the Ibom International Hospital along the Medical Corridor. He said these developments have significantly increased access to health care especially through the State Health Insurance Scheme.

On tourism, the Commissioner described the ARISE Palm Resort as a flagship project that transforms a previously unused site into a world-class destination. The resort will feature an artificial lake with floating bars and boat access, swimming pools for adults and children, leisure parks, children’s playgrounds, a golf course, sports complex, gym, spa, and guest accommodation, providing facilities for visitors of all ages.

Umanah reaffirmed that Governor Eno remains committed to delivering the ARISE Agenda, emphasizing that the Governor’s leadership approach combines vision, accountability, and focus. He highlighted that Akwa Ibom was the only state in Nigeria to hold a State Executive Council meeting on the first working day of the year, during which the Governor flagged off a two-week ministerial briefing series, directing all appointees to present 2025 stewardship scorecards and 2026 project projections — a move aimed at strengthening service delivery and performance assessment across government.

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