Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno mentioned the Leader of the State House of Assembly, Otobong Bob, has been leaking info to him each time state lawmakers plot a “coup” towards him.
Mr Eno disclosed this on Friday throughout a constituency briefing organised by Mr Bob, who represents Nsit Ubium State Constituency, the governor’s personal native authorities space.
“Sometimes he’ll come to me in the night and whisper to me. Most times when they’re planning a coup. He’ll come to me and tell me we should dissolve this coup before it crystallises,” the governor mentioned of the younger lawmaker, whose father, Effiong Bob, a former senator, is a prime politician within the state.
As Mr Eno spoke, Mr Bob, standing, gestured towards the deputy speaker, KufreAbasi Edidem, prompting each lawmakers to smile. The governor was additionally captured smiling as he made the remarks.
Mr Eno, nevertheless, didn’t clarify the character of the “coups” or determine the lawmakers concerned.
The governor described Mr Bob, a lawyer, as his “son” and the “stabiliser of the assembly”, praising his position in managing inner political disagreements.
Mr Eno additionally described members of the present meeting as probably the most “enjoyed” since Akwa Ibom State was created, insisting that official information supported his declare.
“Let me say without any contradiction that this House of Assembly, as far as I know, has enjoyed more than any assembly since the creation of this state. I stand to be challenged. The figures are clear; the documentation is clear. But they are very good people. All of them are my friends,” he mentioned.
Bob pledges help for Eno’s re-election
In his remarks on the occasion, Mr Bob thanked Governor Eno for his help for the legislature and pledged the help of Nsit Ubium individuals for his re-election bid in 2027.
“This is an opportunity for me to tell the people of Nsit Ubium what I have been doing with the mandate they entrusted to me at the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. It is also an opportunity to demonstrate practical representation,” he mentioned.
“I thank Your Excellency for the help you will have proven to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
“I want to assure you of the support of the people of Nsit Ubium as you seek re-election in 2027. We will support all our candidates, from the Presidency to the House of Assembly, in the 2027 general elections.”
The lawmaker gifted a number of gadgets, together with vehicles, minibuses, turbines, hair dryers, bikes, and stitching machines, to his constituents on the occasion.
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Political background
Mr Bob, a lawyer serving his second time period within the meeting, was elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform for his first two phrases earlier than defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside Mr Eno.
He has secured the APC ticket to contest for a 3rd time period within the 2027 elections.
His father, an ally of the governor, leads the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District.
Mr Eno’s remarks spotlight the shut relationship between his administration and the meeting chief as political alignments take form forward of the 2027 elections.
Mr Bob didn’t reply to PREMIUM TIMES’ name and a textual content message looking for his response to the governor’s remarks on the time of submitting this report.
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