…Says governor’s daughter accused him of role in family deaths …Vows to unseat him in 2027 A political storm is brewing in Akwa Ibom State as governorship aspirant, Nseabasi S. J. King, has not only launched a blistering and unrestrained attack on Governor Umo Eno, but has also openly declared his ambition to unseat the incumbent in the 2027 governorship election, insisting that the governor has “lost a lot of goodwill” and can no longer be trusted with the political future of the state. In a strongly worded interview with Themail, King said his decision to speak out was triggered…
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• directs national assembly members to return to respective states and engage their governors and political structures if they seek renomination As preparations intensify for the 2026 primaries, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has effectively shut down agitation for automatic tickets for serving Senators and Members of the House of Representatives, reinforcing its commitment to internal democracy and competitive primaries. Reports from major national dailies indicate that the proposal, championed by some National Assembly leaders, has failed to secure the backing of the party’s national leadership or the Presidency. The Guide Newspaper noted that while the demand was presented as…
…accuses Eno of reneging on agreement with PDP decampes By the Guide Newspaper A socio political group in the State, Akwa Ibom Grand Allegiance For Good Governance, (AIGAFGG), has written an open letter to Governor Eno, expressing its dismay over what it describe as selective considering and endorsement of aspirants for APC tickets ahead of 2027 general election. AIGAFGG in their open letter signed by the Chairman of the group Chief Johnny Ukpanah and the secretary Dr. (Mrs) Grace Friday Etuk, the group recalled that Governor Umo Eno had assured all national assembly and state House of Assembly members…
The farming season is here, many Akwa Ibom people are returning to their farms to cultivate. However, we have observed the ugly development in Akwa Ibom State where herders operating in the state revel in destroying the livelihood of farmers in the state. It is a matter of serious concern that our peasant farmers and few commercial farmers in the state are facing attack on their lives in an attempt to resist herders from intruding into their farms and destroying their crops. In the past farming seasons, instances abound where farmers lost their lives with their farms destroyed due to…
A major political development has emerged in Akwa Ibom State as the Esit Eket Grassroots Network (EGN) has formally distanced itself from the controversial position of the Ekid People’s Union (EPU), while throwing its weight behind the second term ambitions of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Umo Eno, and Okpolupm Etteh. At a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting held on Friday, April 3, 2026, the group described the EPU’s recent publication titled “Why Ekid Will Not Support Hon. Okpolupm Ikpong Etteh and Any Other Ibeno Candidate” as misleading, divisive, and unrepresentative of the collective will of the Ekid people. In a communiqué,…
..urges A’Ibomites to disregard governor’s position on zoning By the Guide Newspaper The Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Aniekan Umanah has again come out to counter governor Umo Eno’s position on zoning of political offices in Akwa Ibom State. Mr. Aniekan Umanah who was responding to questions on Premium FM radio programme last Monday said: “Do not quote Govemor Umo Eno out of Context, the Govemor never said there’s no zoning in Akwa Ibom State, he only gave an advisory to aspirants to check the political temperature in their areas before buying forms.” It would…
By the Guide Newspaper A renowned socio-political group in Akwa Ibom State, Ibibio Vanguard has written an open letter to Senator Godswill Akpabio warning that if the long-established zoning arrangement in Akwa Ibom State is disrupted in 2027, the Ibibio will also end zoning in 2031. The Ibibio Vanguard made their position known in an open letter written to senate president last Monday 23rd March and made available to the Guide Newspaper. Part of the letter read: “The Ibibio Vanguard watches with sadness as we witness recent political developments in Akwa Ibom State. It is concerning that there appears to…
Key stakeholders of the Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency have adopted Rep. Okpolupm Etteh for another term in 2027, if he so desires, following a motion moved by the former member representing Esit-Eket/Ibeno State Constituency, Dr. Usoro Akpanusoh, and seconded by the member representing ONNA State Constituency, Hon. Sunday Johnny. The adoption came on the heels of a stakeholders’ briefing organized by Rep. Okpolupm Etteh on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Basement Hall of Villa Marina Hotel, Eket, where he updated constituents on his legislative activities and constituency development efforts since assuming office in 2023. Setting the tone for the event,…
By Iniobong Sam Today across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), financial inclusion is a basic driver of economic growth. While significant progress has been made in expanding access to basic financial services, still, recent statistics from World Bank reveal that 1.4 billion adults globally remain unbanked. This means a large portion of the global population still lacks access to banking services, digital payments, and credit which are key enablers of economic participation. According to experts, by expanding financial access, inclusion provides economic stability, enhances financial independence for individuals, communities and supports women’s empowerment. In Nigeria, the challenge for financial inclusion presents an…
• rejects IbomAir Barely two years after Governor Umo Eno openly declared his intention to commercialize Governor’s aircraft with a promise to use IbomAir, Akwa Ibom people have come out to accuse him of lying to them. The aircraft was bought in 2012 by the administration of Governor Godswill Akpabio for about $50 million (this included cost of the aircraft plus avionics and other installations). Akpabio had said he needed the aircraft for ease of movement in and out of the state. Governor Akpabio used the aircraft for three years; his successor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel used it for eight years,…