Governance is about integrity, not lies — Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has called on the people of the state not to subject themselves to lies, saying that governance is about character and integrity.

He said the era of playing on the gullibility of the people was over, adding that the people deserved a fair deal in governance.

Speaking yesterday in Uyo at the 31st anniversary of the state, the governor said the people had a choice to choose between lies or physical development.

He said his administration was laying a great and sustainable foundation for the economic prosperity of all the people of the state.

“Governance is not about lies and propaganda, governance is about character, integrity, transparency and doing the job of the people. Governance is not about giving people fraudulent contract papers for road construction. Akwa Ibom people deserve better, they deserve to be told the truth.

“The era of taking our people for granted, playing on their perceived gullibility is over. Our people deserve a fair deal from those who wish to lead them and not a raw deal. That is the choice you have my fellow Akwaibomites.

“We are not playing politics with development. For over three years now, we have been engaged with the sole task of providing quality leadership with tangible results; we have devoted ourselves to moving Akwa Ibom State forward, challenging our people to dakkadaand claim that faith of greatness.

“Mine, is not about applause or playing to the gallery. Mine is not about lying to you to score cheap political points; mine is not to go on the social media and indulge in propaganda, mine, is about ensuring development for our people that is both immediate and sustainable,” he said.