Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Professor Eno James Ibanga has denied the news in some sections of the media that he has resigned his appointment from the State Executive Council following Governor Umo Eno’s defection from the PDP to the All Progressive Congress, APC.
In a press release signed by his Information and Public Relations Unit and made available to our reporters the Commissioner describes the news of his defection as “misinformation”, blaming it on mischief makers.
Part of the release reads “The attention of the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, has been drawn to a wave of misleading reports circulating in certain quarters of the media, alleging that the Honorable Commissioner has resigned from his position following the recent defection of Governor Umo Eno, Ph.D, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
We wish to firmly and categorically debunk these allegations. Professor Eno Ibanga has not resigned and remains fully committed to his duties as Commissioner for Works and Fire Service.
The rumour is completely false and a product of mischief-makers attempting to stir political confusion and undermine the unity and focus of the present administration. It is a figment of the imagination of its orchestrators, who are clearly unsettled by the Commissioner’s unwavering performance and loyalty.
Speaking further, the Commissioner declares total loyalty and support to the administration of Governor Umo Eno, “Let it be stated for the record that Professor Eno Ibanga’s loyalty to Governor Umo Eno and the administration remains sacrosanct, resolute, and unquestionable. He continues to work tirelessly in support of the governor’s vision for infrastructural development and good governance in Akwa Ibom State”.
He further warned those responsible for the fake news to desist from their handiwork “We hereby issue a stern warning to those responsible for spreading this baseless propaganda to cease and desist immediately.
“The general public is advised to ignore such unfounded claims and rely only on credible sources and official communication for accurate information”.