The Governor of Akwa Ibom State has vehemently denied allegations made by his daughter, accusing him of using his wife for ritual purposes. The governor has described the allegations as baseless, unfounded, and utterly false.
In a statement, the governor’s office expressed shock and disappointment over the malicious claims, emphasizing that they are a calculated attempt to damage the governor’s reputation and undermine his administration’s progress.
In his words:
“We are in political times and so we expect more of that. My family is intact and the event we are talking about happened when my wife passed last year so why is it surfacing now and why is it on the eve of a second anniversary that we are celebrating the milestone we have achieved. It teaches me that there are distractors around………so my family is intact, that’s Jane there, that’s my daughter that’s the husband, so we have a good family. The pressure when they loose a loved one could be traumatic and we must know that all I can appeal to the public is they shouldn’t bring back sad memories it’s enough that I’ve lost my wife and I pray that they allow her peaceful soul to rest in peace and don’t try to…. but then I can’t be distracted and I remain focus to serve Akwa ibom people and I don’t wish what happened to me will happen to anyone else so people throwing this around, if that’s what they wish for themselves, I wish them luck but we are running, we are running, my family is intact. I think in politics, family should be off- limit, family should really be off limit , and I don’t really think it’s anything, so you see me am here and we’re good”
The governor has assured the public of his commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance, and has urged the public to disregard the false allegations. The governor’s family has also released a statement, describing the allegations as a fabrication and a malicious attempt to destabilize their family.
The allegations were made public through various media channels, sparking widespread concern and debate among citizens. However, the governor’s denial and the family’s response have provided clarity on the situation, reassuring the public of the governor’s integrity.
The governor’s administration has been marked by significant achievements in various sectors, including infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and economic growth. His commitment to serving the people of Akwa Ibom State has earned him widespread acclaim and admiration.
The governor’s denial of the allegations and his family’s response are expected to put the matter to rest, allowing the administration to focus on its development agenda and continue serving the people of Akwa Ibom State.
