Udom: Opponents Plotted to Derail Our Govt, But We Survived

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel yesterday revealed that opponents plotted to derail his administration and assassinated his character, but he survived their plots.

Udom explained that he was able to survive the plots due to what he ascribed to his personal attributes including sense of purpose, sincerity and hard work, which according to him, helped in no small measure.

He made this disclosure at the thanksgiving service for the Commissioner for Lands and

Water Resources, Pastor Umo Eno to celebrate his appointment in Ikot Ekpene Udo, in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area (LGA).

The thanksgiving was also organised to mark the one-year anniversary of his mother’s death and the 35th year wedding anniversary to his wife, Patience.

Speaking at the thanksgiving, Udom explained that he survived side talks, attempts to assassinate his character and plots to derail his administration at different times.

Udom, who was flanked by his wife, Dr. Martha Udom Emmanuel, the deputy governor of the state and members of the state executive council used the opportunity to praise the conduct of Eno, saying he did not use his privileged position as a senior clergy to lobby for appointment.

The governor said Eno’s service to the state came by merit.

He said: “If you are serving with a mark of sincerity, there will come a time that Akwa Ibom people, those who insult the governor will come to realise that this governor came, served and did his best for this state.”