By Abimbola Sylvester

For a while, Akwa Ibom prided itself as one of the most peaceful states in the country. That even became a campaign point for the ruling PDP in the state. Sadly, that suddenly changed as insecurity now pervades the land.

The high rate of insecurity now in Akwa Ibom State is worrisome. According to reports, the citizens are now living in deep fear and shops close hurriedly once the sun sets. Tension and uncertainty have become the daily lots of the people.

It behoves one to ask, what is really going on in Akwa Ibom State? What is wrong with the security architecture? What is the PDP-led government doing with the humongous figures voted monthly as security votes? One may also ask: What was the essence of the state security outfit code-named “Community Watch”, which was set up by Governor Umo Eno, recently?

The wide spread of kidnapping and killing witnessed so far in the state suggests a weak and incompetent leadership in the state. For, how else can one describe a government that cannot discharge its basic function of protecting lives and property?

It is worth recalling that early this year, a judge in Akwa Ibom State was kidnapped and a huge sum of money paid for her to regain freedom. Again, a few days ago two ladies were brutally murdered at Nwaniba Road and Edet Akpan Avenue (Four Lane) in the heart of Uyo, the state capital. Similarly, another was reportedly killed on IBB Lane, still in Uyo, on Wednesday, January 30, 2024. In a bizarre manner, the body parts of the women were taken away by the killers, suggesting ritual murders. Recently, a young man in Ukanafun was murdered in cold blood. Yet, the PDP-led government in the state has not made any effort to assure the people of their safety.

It is somewhat very sad a governor, who is supposed to be the Chief Security of the state, going to sleep while his house is on fire. Government, the world over, is saddled with the responsibility of protecting the lives and properties of its citizens. The insensitivity of Governor Eno to the plight of the people is, indeed, annoying. It smacks of incompetence, insincerity and unpreparedness for the huge task of governing the state .

Governance is a serious business that needs capacity. It is high time the governor braced up for the task of leadership. Now that the legal battles are over, Eno should wake up to the challenges and should lead from the front. Akwa Ibom people need peace and security!

Even Akwa Ibom ayaya?

Which coutry is this?

The APC led government has not disappointed majority of Nigerians who knew they didn't have the capability to lead. Slowly...the insecurity we used to hear in Jos, Borno, Niger, Imo....etc, is now coming to Akwa Ibom. If only it will locate the household of only APC Members, who are enjoying 1 dollar to 10 naira, 1 cup of garri at 20 naira or those APC people that are buying fuel at 100 naira per liter, then I wouldn't have a problem.

Nowhere is safe in Nigeria again o, God help us I this country

gaby:
Even Akwa Ibom ayaya?

propaganda and the opposition.
Same Akwa Ibom wey i dey?

Insecurity is everyway. A.Ibom is on top as one of the most peacefu State to stay.
It is not as bad as you are sounding
Find another topic and forget about insecurity in A.Ibom

Oh, not again!

Akwa Ibom enjoys relative peace and it should be allowed to maintain that, please.