I don't want you to behave like your mentor, don't inherit anybody's enemy, make your own enemies - Akpabio had told Eno when the latter came visiting after the Senate Principal Officer's election.

Barely three weeks after the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, handed over the reins of power to his successor, Umo Bassey Eno, their seemingly perfect godfather/godson relationship has unfortunately broken down irretrievably.

Eno, who felt stifled by Udom’s domineering and dictatorial attitude has forcefully broken loose from the apron strings of his former boss and now operates on his own terms, only answering to himself.

It was all rosy in the beginning with Eno worming his way into Emmanuel’s life in the early days of his first term in office, through a religious-political organisation known as Fathers of Faith. He was also projected by the former governor’s friend, clergyman, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, founder of Victory Life Bible Church International.

This subsequently earned him an appointment in Emmanuel’s cabinet during his second term in office as the Commissioner for Lands and Housing. Although he played big in the hospitality business for many years, building hotels and eateries, Eno had his sights set on bigger things. He played his subservient and loyal role perfectly and this endeared him to Emmanuel, who decided to make him his successor.

Naturally, successors in Nigeria’s political space are without being told, expected to remain loyal to their predecessors and pander to their requests. While some have maintained this gentleman agreement, either for fear of the unknown or simply out of reverence, not a few have had to break free from the influence of their godfathers to become their own man. And this Eno has done without wasting time, barely before the fanfare of his inauguration died down.

Problems began between the two when Emmanuel decided he wanted to be solely responsible for determining who occupies all the political positions in the state. Besides wanting his cronies to be appointed to Eno’s cabinet, he wanted to also be the one to determine who becomes Speaker of the State House of Assembly. He wanted to impose a member of the House, Ukpong Akpabio, as the Assembly’s speaker.

Ironically, Ukpong is a nephew of Godswill Akpabio, a former governor of the state and the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. It is common knowledge in the state that Emmanuel and his predecessor do not see eye to eye despite the fact that it was Akpabio’s wife, Unoma, who allegedly recommended him to her husband as his successor.

Ukpong past caring, chose to take sides with an outsider against the family. Unfortunately, he didn’t emerge as the Speaker as Eno vowed not to let that happen. He had confided in a source close to THEWIILL saying about Emmanuel, “He thinks I’m a baby and wants to impose people on me.”

Eno’s preferred candidate, Udeme Otong, eventually emerged Speaker, leaving Emmanuel dazed by the blow dealt to him by his political godson. To make matters worse, Eno now openly aligns with the senior Akpabio, who he joined his predecessor in solidarity to vilify while he was in office. He was seen going to Akpabio’s home on the morning of the day principal officers were elected in the National Assembly to pay homage to him, thus technically lending his support to his Senate presidency ambition.

Regardless of whatever Eno’s plans are for suddenly aligning with him, Akpabio is likely not going to let this opportunity slip by him. Going by his antecedents and to prove his mettle as the number three citizen, he will most likely strike while it is still hot to deliver Akwa Ibom as his conquest gift to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). With this last stroke, Eno may have finally sealed Emmanuel’s relevance both nationally and in the state by putting the final nail in his political coffin.

https://thewillnews.com/udom-emmanuel-umo-eno-on-war-path/

I saw this coming, politicians are not loyal. History repeating it self

Nothing to say here

They will all be fine las Las

None of them is hungry at all

people repeat history

Nigeria media with nonsense article

It always always happens.

Rubbing my palms together and licking my lips while patiently waiting for Wike versus Fubara.

It will happen.

nairalandkachy1:
I don't want you to behave like your mentor, don't inherit anybody's enemy, make your own enemies - Akpabio had told Eno when the latter came visiting after the Senate Principal Officer's election.



https://thewillnews.com/udom-emmanuel-umo-eno-on-war-path/

Nlfpmod Mynd44

See a fully grown adult kneeling down for Udom Emmanuel and fear no catch him

E be things..

Wow. Udom should just lay low

helinues:
Nigeria media with nonsense article

. What do you know about akwa Ibom. Write your own article let us know the truth.

tesppidd:
It always always happens.

Rubbing my palms together and licking my lips while patiently waiting for Wike versus Fubara.

It will happen.

Wike the wicked one will swallow Fubara and use 40 years old Wine to wash him down into his stomach. Ask Rotimi Amaechi and his gang of idiots. Ask Atikulation, Iyiorcha Ayu, Tambuwal, and their gang of idiots. If you are still in doubt, ask Akinwunmi Ambode how Emilokan Tinubu buried him politically.

This is a game of the most vicious, the most heartless, and the most strategic

Interesting

Hmmm....

akwa ibom politics has always been like that;

The then Governor Attah didnt like Akpabio, he wanted transiting to his son in law, but Akpabio eventually won the primaries, became Governor and relegated Attah,

Akpabio installed Udom against all odds, but some fracas came in when Akpabio decamped, and Attah became friends with Udom and sideline Akpabio,

Udom brought in Umo Eno against the wish of the state, in the pretense of his endorsement from the so called Fathers of Faith.

now Udom actually thought he'd transfer his strife with Akpabio to Umo Eno.

but Umo Eno has seen that its uncalled for and has brokered peace with Akpabio for the interest of the state, (having Akpabio as the senate president is what Udom did not fore see)

so its a pattern, your sucessor will ally with your prdecessor.

na Family thingy abeg.
Udom lost here, Akpabio keeps winning

Clowns

Make your own enemies....

It may be true.
He wants to be his own man.

I believe they can still work together.

Hmmmm, too early for all nonsense! Everyone should concentrate absolutely on good governance. Shikena!


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nairalandkachy1:
I don't want you to behave like your mentor, don't inherit anybody's enemy, make your own enemies - Akpabio had told Eno when the latter came visiting after the Senate Principal Officer's election.



https://thewillnews.com/udom-emmanuel-umo-eno-on-war-path/

Okay na

nairalandkachy1:
I don't want you to behave like your mentor, don't inherit anybody's enemy, make your own enemies - Akpabio had told Eno when the latter came visiting after the Senate Principal Officer's election.



https://thewillnews.com/udom-emmanuel-umo-eno-on-war-path/

You never settle bros you don they gather war around you enh? Shey na like this we go they they? I Tite ooh

As it's supposed to be

Rubbish, next news jare

Strong governor... U can bring people 4 appointment but not Strategic places like speaker... U wan hold governor 4 blokos

Who didn't expect this?

This act is one of the thing killing Nigeria as a whole...

When you were given a slot, and have to inform your so called godfather before you do things, it limit you to alot of ideas, because if your godfather doesn't support, you will be limited to growth...

This shackles of godfather and godson and politics need to first be broken and the electorate should give people who are willing to serve the power...

Non of my business. Their headache

Pastor never even reach 1month done dey quarell ? It well