Saturday, June 7, 2025 - The Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, Ini Ememobong, has resigned barely two hours after Governor Umo Eno announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ememobong made his resignation public in a post shared on
his Facebook on Friday,June 6. He wrote, “Behold another bend.
“Today, I
have tendered my resignation to the Governor in compliance with his directive
that his appointees who are unwilling to join him on the political journey to
the APC should resign.
While I
cannot question or fault the Governor’s personal decision, I am unable to join
in that sojourn. My decision is borne out of my belief in politics with
principles and my long standing opposition to that political platform, which is
daily validated by numerous Nigerians across many sectors.
This
decision does not affect my personal relationship with the Governor, who calls
me his brother and reposed great confidence in me by saddling me with two very
important ministries(Information and Special Duties & Ibom Deep Sea Port).I
have and will continue to have tremendous respect for HE Governor Umo Eno, even
out of EXCO.
About my
history in political and public service, I look back with great satisfaction at
the work I have done and leave the ultimate judgement to history and posterity.
Given another opportunity, I will do more.
Let me
convey the very sincere appreciation of my family to His Excellency, Pastor Umo
Eno for appointing me into his cabinet. Our very special appreciation goes to
Mr. Udom Emmanuel, the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State for his
enduring love and belief in me, especially for appointing me into the Executive
Council during his administration.
I understand
this decision may not please everyone, and to those who are disappointed, I
humbly seek your understanding.
As usual, I
do not know the future, but I know HE who holds the future and I trust that at
the end, all things work together for good, to those who love the Lord and are
the called unto HIS purpose.
Yak Emem
Aba!,”he wrote
Weeks ago, the state governor announced plans of defecting
to APC and stated that it is compulsory for all his appointees to defect to APC
with him He also stated that anyone who feels otherwise should resign.
“Prepare to
resign the day I announce that I am moving because you cannot; you are an
appointee, and your loyalty is fully to me. You can’t be in my cabinet and play
anti-party. It is what it is” Eno had said
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