Following the recent crisis occasioned by the mapping of the State, Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged the people of Ibeno, Mbo and Eastern Obolo Local Government Areas (LGAs) to sheath their swords and maintain peace for the overall interest of all.
Governor Eno gave the advice on Wednesday at a meeting with stakeholders, including Chairmen, State House of Assembly members, and others from the affected communities held at the Government House, Uyo.
He noted that since the case was already in court, it was incumbent on all to give peace a chance and wait for the matter to be concluded accordingly.
The governor further appealed to the stakeholders to address their youths and advised them not to foment trouble as government will not tolerate the breakdown of law and order.
In their response, the stakeholders assured the governor of total compliance, while appreciating the him for the meeting which they said was apt and timely.
At the meeting were the State deputy governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Economic Adviser, Dr. Uduakobong Inam, member representing Eket Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Okpulopm Etteh, Hon. Martins Esin, member, House of Representatives for Oron Federal Constituency, Sir Adasi Obolum and Chairmen of Mbo, Ibeno and Eastern Obolo local government areas, Rt. Hon. Effiong Johnson, House Member, Mbo State Constituency, as well as the Member representing Eastern Obolo State Constituency, Hon. Selina Ukpeatu.
Others were Bishop Etim Ante, President General of Oron Union, Chief Ita Awak, Prince Chris Abasieyo, as well as the heads of security agencies in the state. (Blueprint)
