₦airaland Forum

Baptish:
Otuekong Bassey Inwang : “It is on record that it was the above-named Ibibio sons and others who took it upon themselves to make Akpabio the Governor. Even the very Akpabio's family which Godswill Akpabio claims he is from, rejected him on the basis that he was brought into the family by his late mother. We can recall how the Great Akpabio family summoned Godswill Akpabio to show his father's graveyard if truly he is from the family.”

It takes these many years for Ibibio people to wake up to know who is their enemy and who and who is not. Akpabio is Ibo and number one enemy of Ibibio. In 20211 after Jonathan Goodluck became president as a result of President Ya’Adua dead, Akpabio moved closer to Jonathan to push for his anti-ibibio agenda. Today, he is doing the same thing—moving closer President Tinubu to push his anti-ibibio agenda.

By the way, and if do not know, Tinubu is the most anti-ibibio president to ever get to the office of the president of Nigeria.
Here is an example:

In 1999 after Nigeria returned to democracy, and handed over power to ObJ, Bola Tinubu, Obasanjo teamed up with Northern Nigerians to fight governor Victor Attah over resources control demand. If not because Victor Attah, south-south states would not have gotten 13% resources control allocation. God bless Attah.
That is why President Tinubu is very receptive to having Akapabio as his friend—two of the most anti-ibibio people in Nigeria.

Now, contrary to what is advertised, Nigeria is not a democratic country. Year after year, it conducts fake and sham elections and announced fake results. Akpabio becoming a senator is one good example. If Nigeria is a democratic country, Akapbio would never be elected out of the great state of Akwa Ibom State. Akpabio has no political capital to get elected in Akwa Ibom State. None !

You can't come here to spew trash because of your hatred for president Tinubu

Your lying lips didn't remind you that Obasanjo and Tinubu were not in the same party and weren't friends

Obasanjo fought against resource control and even nickname Obong Attah, "Mr. Resource Control"

You're blaming Tinubu but failed to mention one single governor from the oil producing states that went all out to stand with Obong Attah during that time.

Obasanjo and Tinubu were like cat and dog, how then did they team up against Attah

Not everyone is a child here who were told stories, some of us actually saw these things.

Bovine face.

Bitter set of human beings, when Udom betrayed Akpabio and sold him to EFCC, what did Ibibio Vanguard do? U guys are always claiming to be a super ethnic group, all tanx to Akpabio who has been serving u guys hot since August 8 2018, continue wailing....

ogugwa1992:
https://leaders.ng/2026/05/24/who-made-akpabio-ibibio-vanguard/

Do u have proof? That there is freedom of speech does not mean u should speak trash... Contact DSS if ur people were murdered by him. Tribal bigot

KINGKONG:
Can we ask Akpabio who gruesomely murdered these folks during his second term ambition in Akwa Ibom State and several political motivated kidnappings too

Rt. Hon. Okon Joseph Uwah
Chief Albert Ukpanah
Elder Paul Inyang
Mrs. Philomina Udonwa: This woman death really pain me, imagine someone's mother was killed because his son contested for governorship during his second term... Her body was left on the road

It's just that this country is anyhow.... That's why he will wake up and spitting nonsense

We just don't ask questions and it's a pity

CharlotteFlair:
I'm not from Akwa Ibom, but the above is true. The famous Akpabio brothers namely Emem(then godfather), prince and Ukpong were not his biological brothers.


Still, it doesn't mean he shouldn't aspire to any heights he so wishes.

You are not from Akwa Ibom

Then keep quiet

Prince Ukpong Akpabio is the son of the late Nsima Akpabio (Godswill Akpabio Step brother) who was a one time local government chairman of Essien LGA. Don't follow social media trends to say nonsense.

Nairalander248:
Akwa Ibom on it's own has more than 6 ethnics groups in that small state .

Only if Nigeria speak one language all these hatred would not be.

I blame the building of tower of babel for this

Your say Akwa Ibom is a small state. This is what happens when people don't travel

MrFly:
Do u have proof? That there is freedom of speech does not mean u should speak trash... Contact DSS if ur people were murdered by him. Tribal bigot

Do you also have proof of Udom betraying Akpabio

I'm surprised alot of you know the truth this much 😂

NetbizBoss:
I know the have eaten better cash from the former Governor Of Akwa Ibom State to write this rubbish.
Akpabio I know is not as tribalistic as he is being painted here
I'm free Akwa Ibom

Tell me exactly what you know then pleaseee 😏

Well, I happen to come from Akwa Ibom State owing to one of my parents hailing from there, and a different state owing to one of my parent's origin. So, I feel I am qualified to weigh in on this matter.

Firstly, this whole rant (let's call it that, as it rightly seems like it) is not surprising to those of us in the know, who have either lived in Akwa Ibom at some point, or, at least, followed Akwa Ibom State political happenings over the years. I'm talking about as far back as 2003 and up to the time H.E Sen GOA became governor.
Similar accusations have been made by other stakeholders over the years, both political and non-political actors in the state. Are they right in their accusations and finger pointing? I would say yes, and a half no. That's to say, not entirely right but still packing enough evidence and credibility to form a credible opinion (of those who accuse His Excellency of ethnic bias).

For those of us who have resided in Uyo and know Ewet Housing Estate, you would know that Sen. AKpabio, like many other of his peers, have resided in Ewet Housing Estate. If you can recall that large pink coloured two storey house that used to be situated on F-Line, then you'll know that that served as his primary residence during his time as governor of our dear state. I happened to live two houses away from his at the time. So, I basically saw his movements most of the times , including when he came back from the nightclubs (which was no secret back then to many) at the wee hours of the night/morning. His range rover would be blasting loud music, accompanied by his escort vehicles in the convoy. I've heard some of his close staff discuss him in the distant past, and they mentioned how he was actually not in the habit of favourite those from the Ibibio tribe in his benevolence and appointments. Those close to you know you to a great extent. So, we can take their words for it, sometimes.

About the kidnappings and unalivings that seemed proliferated as at the time he took over from Obong Victor Attach, I would say that these rumours were alive and in circulation as far back as the year 2008. We used to hear it. I won't forget about the case of two brothers who were unalived in Uyo City for their land , and fingers were pointing to The SP's cronies and boys, as the ones who unalived them. I don't know if this is true or if they were simply rumours. Till date.

Another widely talked about occurrence back then was the disappearance of many newly birthed babies and their subsequent pounding in mortars using pistols, seemingly to be used for fetish rituals. Once again, fingers pointed to H.E Gov. AKpabio and his wife, and their close circle. Again, this is unfounded with substantial evidence, however, this was the talk of the town for a few years back then.
I was living in the state during his reign, and I was often hearing about kindnapoings and unalivings, and the empowerment of some known thugs who made things happen back then.

Back to the Ibibio-anang favouritism accusation from the vanguard of the ibibio people. Well, I happen to have been friends with many kids of commissioners in the cabinet when Akpabio was governor, and majority of them were of the anang tribe. We still had some who were of ibibio decent. So, I can't say for certain if it reflected in his cabinet appointments. However, on every rumour, there is usually some iota or elements of truth, and it won't be different in Senator Akpabio's case. Many have spoken of how he mostly favours people (men and women) from the Ikot Ekpene and Essien Udim LGAs in his lobbying and favourism. Careful examination of this claim may show signs of truth.

Anyways, what we need now is a united Akwa Abasi Ibom state, and not a divided one. Even though this deep-seated division stems from tens of decades ago. It didn't even start in His Excellency, Senator AKpabio's political era.

I currently happen to be friends with his deputy chief of staff, and his Chief Laison Officer here in Abuja, and I would like to bring this up and hear what they'll say about it. 😁 Lemme lfind little harmless trouble. One of them really holds his boss in high esteem, and the other is just passive about it. He's working for his salary , jareh. 😅

This is his time. Soon, nobody will remember him again.

It's the 7th/36 smallest state in Nigeria...

Lagos is the smallest of all.

TechAI:
Your say Akwa Ibom is a small state. This is what happens when people don't travel

MrFly:
Do u have proof? That there is freedom of speech does not mean u should speak trash... Contact DSS if ur people were murdered by him. Tribal bigot

Did I say he did? Mr. Stupeed

Tribal bigot? LMFAO you be real moow-moow

Nairalander248:
Akwa Ibom on it's own has more than 6 ethnics groups in that small state .

Only if Nigeria speak one language all these hatred would not be.

I blame the building of tower of babel for this

I only know of Oron and Ibibio
Which other tribes do you know please, I like education. And what ethnicity is Akpabio from?

Owo Annang ade owo ukod, what Akpabio cannot do does not exist, though I don't like him, I enjoy it when he rules over u guys, after all u people said "efud owo Annang isi mana Obong".. but Akpabio is the real deal that suits u guys. As e de sweet me e dey pain una...

frankson1:
Do you also have proof of Udom betraying Akpabio

Owo Annang ade owo ukod, what Akpabio cannot do does not exist, though I don't like him, I enjoy it when he rules over u guys, after all u people said "efud owo Annang isi mana Obong".. but Akpabio is the real deal that suits u guys. As e de sweet me e dey pain una... Let me savour this moment while it lasts.... quote author=thinkmoney post=139510771]
I only know of Oron and Ibibio
Which other tribes do you know please, I like education. And what ethnicity is Akpabio from?[/quote]

thinkmoney:
I only know of Oron and Ibibio
Which other tribes do you know please, I like education. And what ethnicity is Akpabio from?

Ibibio -largest
Annang
Oro
Obolo
Eket,
Ibeno,
Mbo,
Etc

sacajawea:
Give me Five (5) examples.
5 🖐🏻

Umuleri vs Aguleri
Ukpo vs Abba
Igbos vs Ebonyi people
Igalas vs Ebiras
Urhobos vs Itsekiris
Anambra people vs Enugu people.

Anambra state government fought with the Ebonyi state government over renaming a single road.

Chimamanda came out publicly to accuse Arthur Eze of some issues pertaining to village fights.

Bianca was chased out of Anambra and told to go to her state to contest.

Evidence choke.

UkoAnnang:
You are not from Akwa Ibom

Then keep quiet

Prince Ukpong Akpabio is the son of the late Nsima Akpabio (Godswill Akpabio Step brother) who was a one time local government chairman of Essien LGA. Don't follow social media trends to say nonsense.

You are just barking. I can bet you have not met any of these guys even at 500 metres proximity. 😃

How's what you wrote different from what I said.😅

Okoyeeboz:
Umuleri vs Aguleri
Ukpo vs Abba
Igbos vs Ebonyi people
Igalas vs Ebiras
Urhobos vs Itsekiris
Anambra people vs Enugu people.

Anambra state government fought with the Ebonyi state government over renaming a single road.

Chimamanda came out publicly to accuse Arthur Eze of some issues pertaining to village fights.

Bianca was chased out of Anambra and told to go to her state to contest.

Evidence choke.

You forgot Kwam1 vs Ijebu
Ife vs modakeke
GRV vs Tinubu dynasty
Christians vs Muslims in Kwara
Hausa vs Yorubas in Oyo, mile 12 etc

UkoAnnang:




These are set of illiterates

Let me remind these idiots that:

1. Godswill Akpabio become the governor of Akwa Ibom State through zoning.
After Attah an Ibibio man had completed his tenure, it was rightful that Annang man took over.

2. Don Etiebet was never an enemy, Umana Umana, Udoma Bob and other prominent sons Annang nationality they mention in their stories were never Akpabio Enemy as they claimed.

3. It's right for me to remind them then electorial primaries all the then 52 contestants under PDP were all Annang sons with Engr. Christopher Ekpeyong who is also a prominent Annang son and a deputy governor Under Attah ( though he was impeach before the end of his tenure) was contesting under the then AC Party, and Akpabio won the primaries then in PDP through consensus. With the emergence of Godswill Akpabio as the PDP flag bearer the Ibibio people couldn't have no choice than to support him since it was the turn of Annang nationality to present a governor.

4. I have never come across a pages, either in spoken words, in printing media or social media where Godswill Akpabio make demeaning statements against the people of Ibibio and I don't know where they got that nonsense that resulted to this their abracadabra from.

5. It's important to remind that the Udom Emmanuel they seem to love today was made governor by Godswill Akpabio. Mr. Udom Emmanuel was just an ordinary banker and never managed a government portfolio when Godswill Akpabio brought to government and made him the secretary to the state government after sacking obong Umana Okon Umana. Godswill Akpabio later endorsed Udom Emmanuel as a governorship candidate under PDP on the basis that after Annang it was the turn of Eket/Obolo to present a governor in the state. Fought and Udom Emmanuel succeeded him as the governor of the state. It was something Udom Emmanuel have never dreamt of.

6. It's for their interest to know that since Godswill Akpabio joint this nzuzu politics under APC, even we the Annang Nation has never benefitted from Godswill Akpabio, in our community, Ukana where he hail from have never seen tangible development from Godswill Akpabio. No electricity, no good drinking water except individual boreholes within the community, no classroom for pupils of our community, the healthcare centres he built in our communities as the then governor has been left to decay.
He position as the Nigerian senate president has not benefited us either.

Last but not the least, they should know that after that their mediocre son government come to an end or whosoever from ibibio that care to steer the government of the state until 2031, the seat of the government will return to Annang land. Them never born their papa well to try that nonsense when it gets there, neither will we allow Godswill Akpabio to endorse a governor for us under his witchcraft APC. We the People of Annang Nation will bring a competent person who will hold the mantel for us, it could be me.

Thank you for this unbiased piece.
Afo ato Ukana?

Nairalander248:
Ibibio -largest
Annang
Oro
Obolo
Eket,
Ibeno,
Mbo,
Etc

Thank you

Are people from Etinan Eket or Ibibio

I have been researching this people and the Efffik
They are all relatives
They are actually like sun-tribe of one tribe

MrFly:
Owo Annang ade owo ukod, what Akpabio cannot do does not exist, though I don't like him, I enjoy it when he rules over u guys, after all u people said "efud owo Annang isi mana Obong".. but Akpabio is the real deal that suits u guys. As e de sweet me e dey pain una... Let me savour this moment while it lasts.... quote author=thinkmoney post=139510771]
I only know of Oron and Ibibio
Which other tribes do you know please, I like education. And what ethnicity is Akpabio from?

Thank you
Translate what the people said please

Gotocourt:
Even the very Akpabio's family which Godswill Akpabio claims he is from, rejected him on the basis that he was brought into the family by his late mother. We can recall how the Great Akpabio family summoned Godswill Akpabio to show his father's graveyard if truly he is from the family.


Emilokan with shady characters 😅🤣😂. These men must leave.

Shut up your mouth. Akpabio was in PDP severally years and you Igbo obidients worship him then. he only join APC because of efcc treat. Same way you guys praise Wike action against buhari and APC but now bad to you people because he didn't support the religious and tribal bigot in 2023

Curiouscity:
Don't mind this ones. They hated Akpabio's got to challenge former governor Attah. Akpabio was hated by Ibibios throughout his 8 years as governor.
They should continue their hatred!

obasanjo made Akpabio as governor then because obong Victor attah clamoured for resource control against the wish of obj. he ordered the pdp national chairman to give the 2007 governorship ticket to Akpabio. Those guys he mentioned don't have choice after obasanjo order.

Chucks13:
Imagine how deep and far you went over matter that is not your problem.

Pls has obi ever thank Ojukwu for begging Anambrans to let him become Anambra governor under APGA he ojukwu co-founded when Anamran rejected obi? I'm sure you are still a toddler during that scenario but go and ask any elder who is well informed in your family to confirm wha I said.

Ok akpabio mama brought him to the house ba? At the end same Akpabio is the gold of the family today and where are the real so called akpabio according to you? God can use any child to raise any family glory to a shocking stardom.

Pls can I ask you where is obi unai grave and na wetin kpai obi unai?

It is on record that anambarian were against obi reelection as governor and it took a sick ojukwu then to raise the failure hand on very giant billboard across the state, with my last wish statement. I navigated onitsha to portharcourt route often then and I saw it around main market. today due to desperation for presidency, the igbos packaged the fraud as the messiah that has come after Jesus Christ. very funny people indeed. if obi have performed, he don't need a sick ojukwu then to beg for his reelection. oshiomohle won 18/18 Edo local government because of his first term performance. he didn't win all the local government when he contested for his first tenure. Edo central due to late tony anenih was heavily pdp around 2016.