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Akpabio unhappy with A’Ibom gov over US trip



The immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, is not happy with the state governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, for attending a summer convention in the United States organised by Akwa Ibom Indigenes abroad.

A former aide of Akpabio , who does not want to be named, told our correspondent in Uyo, on Tuesday, that the former governor had advised Emmanuel not to embark on the journey because the trip was unnecessary, considering the cost it involved.

He maintained that Akpabio had asked Emmanuel to avoid spending money on things that would not generate revenue for the state, but should focus on attracting investors into the state.

According to him, since Emmanuel had assumed office as Akwa Ibom State governor, the Akwa Ibom people have not felt the impact of his istration.

He noted that since Emmanuel took over from Akpabio as governor 66 days ago, the state has not witnessed any significant progress.

He revealed that Emmanuel left Akwa Ibom with a delegation of over 60 persons. They would spend two weeks in the US.

He added that Akpabio considered the trip unnecessary. He said it would not add value to Akwa Ibom people at home.

The convener, Coalition of Human Rights Defenders, Akwa Ibom State chapter, Mr. Inibehe Effiong, said Emmanuel learnt his wasteful attitude from Akpabio. He added that few weeks ago, Emmanuel was spotted at the Ibom International Airport on a chartered jet.

He said, “I can tell you, Emmanuel is very wasteful. The other day, he was seen at the Ibom International Airport on a chartered flight. Why has the governor chosen to go on a chartered flight when the economy of the country is wobbling? This does not make sense.

“He (Emmanuel) learnt his wasteful attitude from his master, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The trip is a way of siphoning money from the state; it is purely based on self-interest. We hope the whole thing will soon be over. We don’t have a governor yet,” he said.

But in a swift reaction, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Ekerette Udoh, who is also in the US, said Emmanuel was not only the governor of those that reside in Akwa Ibom State but a governor of the Akwa Ibom people, irrespective of where they live.

He stated that the summer convention was an important occasion as it attracted many governors from the country.

He noted that Emmanuel did not embark on the trip for selfish reasons, but to woo industrialists to the state.

He said, “The Akwa Ibom State governor is the governor of all Akwa Ibom people wherever they may be in the world. He has a right to tell them his programmes for the state.

“The summer convention is a very important occasion. Emmanuel is there to attract investors to the state. Many other governors in the Nigeria are also in the United States for the same reason.”


http://www.punchng.com/politics/akpabio-unhappy-with-aibom-gov-over-us-trip/

I live in Akwa Ibom, i voted for this guy yet am still breathing old air. No impact whatsoever.

My friends call him Acting Governor.

fake news

undercurrent:
I live in Akwa Ibom, i voted for this guy yet am still breathing old air. No impact whatsoever.

My friends call him Acting Governor.

face front, you are not aware of contracts that have been awarded or what, your friends are APC sympathizers simple, they don't see any thing good in anyone except themselves.

Udom is by far better than Akpabio himself. by the end of 2019, you will testify.

Slow and steady, d governor will get dere

Wow. I pray it ain't so, if not that means there might be 'trouble in paradise'.

Hmm

ok

una neverr ansa my querry oh
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ND Kings the Don

isokay

Oga abeg shield ur sword this not a government based on hatered this is Apc not PDP

safafasf

If Akpabio is unhappy with Udom for wasting money travelling to the US, Nigerians should be irate at Buhari for gallivanting with jobless Yusuf to the US.

IS THIS GOVERNOR A GOVERNOR OR A PUPPET. DID ANYONE TELL AKPABIO NOT TO TRAVEL WHILE GOVERNOR. DID HIS NEPHEW ABI IN-LAW NOT SLAP THE SITTING GOVERNOR SIMPLY BECAUSE HE REFUSED TO MAKE HIM COMMISSIONER.

Dotng:
Akpabio unhappy with A’Ibom gov over US trip



A former aide of Akpabio , who does not want to be named, told our correspondent in Uyo, on Tuesday, that the former governor had advised Emmanuel not to embark on the journey because the trip was unnecessary, considering the cost it involved......




He revealed that Emmanuel left Akwa Ibom with a [size=15pt]delegation of over 60 persons[/size]. They would spend two weeks in the US.



http://www.punchng.com/politics/akpabio-unhappy-with-aibom-gov-over-us-trip/

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CHIIIEE

NAAAY

KAAAAY

MAAAY !!! [/size] )

[size=15pt] KAI!!! [/size]..

We don vote "ERROR"......!!!! [/b]

And the same electorate go curse dia [size=15pt]president[/size] for visiting the US with a 33-man contingent for only 4 days.


*in IME BiSHOP's voice*


"[size=16pt]SAi !!!!![/size]" [size=13pt] [/size]

ok

What is Akwa-Ibom ?

Is dis one news too??
Mtchew

Everybody dey vex,Saraki and buhari,Akpabio and A'ibom Governor, Jonah stove contractors and fg,dem even sue fg and said they have no right to cancel the contract http://yesreport..com/2015/08/contractor-sues-fg-over-jonathans-n92bn.html

Smh

calaruta:

What trouble ?

Well, if the situation is not managed properly, it could degenerate into another gofather vs. godson rofo-rofo fight. Which may be not be in the best interest of the state.

THIS IS THE MOST IRRESPONSIBLE STATEMENT ON HOW TO DEFEND A PERSON.

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But in a swift reaction, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Ekerette Udoh, who is also in the US, said Emmanuel was not only the governor of those that reside in Akwa Ibom State but a governor of the Akwa Ibom people, irrespective of where they live.

He stated that the summer convention was an important occasion as it attracted many governors from the country.

He noted that Emmanuel did not embark on the trip for selfish reasons, but to woo industrialists to the state.

He said, “The Akwa Ibom State governor is the governor of all Akwa Ibom people wherever they may be in the world. He has a right to tell them his programmes for the state.

“The summer convention is a very important occasion. Emmanuel is there to attract investors to the state. Many other governors in the Nigeria are also in the United States for the same reason.”

END OF QUOTE

He's following in the footsteps of his Akpabio.

who's Akpabio to be angry about whatever! When Efcc gets to him, he'll be angry with himself

undercurrent:
I live in Akwa Ibom, i voted for this guy yet am still breathing old air. No impact whatsoever.

My friends call him Acting Governor.

They guy is busy gallivanting with APC .... they way he is romancing APC, I hope he will not decamp. He is the only PDP governor that is doing that. PDP governors dont waste state resources like APC Govs do

kaycid77:


They guy is busy gallivanting with APC .... they way he is romancing APC, I hope he will not decamp. He is the only PDP governor that is doing that. PDP governors dont waste state resources like APC Govs do

my brother, you're a learner when it comes to the party that waste resources.
Guess you'll already forgot the party that budgeted over 1bn naira for Food n drinks. or fueling a generator!