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By Bayo Davids
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has dismissed a trending video suggestive of a crack in his home, stating that his family remains intact.
This is just as the governor assured Akwa Ibomites of his commitment to put the state on upward trajectory throughout his stewardship.
Reacting to a trending video making the rounds on social media, the governor expressed shock that those behind it could bring up a video of an event which occurred in 2024 shortly after he lost his wife.
Governor Eno spoke at the birthday celebration of a former Deputy Governor of the State, Obong Nsima Ekere in Uyo, stressing in political times, such insinuation were not out of place.
“My family is intact and you can see all of them. The event you are talking about took place immediately my wife died last year, so why is it surfacing now on the eve of our second anniversary when we are celebrating the milestone we have achieved?
“That teaches me that there are detractors around. My family is intact, that’s Jane herself there. We are a good family.
“That is my daughter there (pointing in her direction) and her husband.
“The pressure on the kids when they lose a love one, could be traumatic and we must know that. What I can only appeal to everyone is that they should not bring back the sad memory.
“Allow my wife’s peaceful soul to rest in peace. I can’t be distracted, I remain focused,” he said.
He vowed to continue to work for the State, saying, “I will continue to serve Akwa Ibom people. I don’t wish what happened to me to happen to anyone else.
“People throwing this thing around, if that is what they wish for themselves, I wish them good luck. My family is intact. Even in politics the family should be off limit, ” Gov Eno added.
He used the occasion to congratulate Obong Ekere on his 60th birthday and commended him for his meritorious contributions to the State and the country at large.