Video: Eno reacts to viral video, affirms family unity
Abdullateef Fowewe
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has responded to a viral video shared by someone claiming to be a family member regarding the passing of his wife, stressing that his family is unified.
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During an address to journalists at the Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort in Uyo, where he was attending the 60th birthday celebration of former Deputy Governor Obong Nsima Ekere, Eno deemed the video as part of ongoing efforts to damage his reputation.
He reiterated that these attacks and falsehoods will not distract him from fulfilling the ARISE Agenda and honouring his promises to the people of Akwa Ibom.
He said, “We are in political times so you can expect more of that. My family is intact, and you can see everyone here with me.
“The event we are talking about happened immediately after my wife passed on, and that was last year. So why is it surfacing and trending now? Why is it on the eve of the second anniversary, when we celebrate the milestones we have achieved?
“This teaches me that there are detractors around. My family is intact. You can see that Jane herself is here; that’s Helen and her husband. So, we have a good family.
“The pressure on the children when they lose a loved one can be traumatic, and we must recognise that.
“All I can appeal to the public is that it should not bring back sad memories. It is enough that I have lost my wife, and I pray that they allow her peaceful soul to rest in peace.
“I cannot be distracted. I remain focused, and I will continue to serve the people of Akwa Ibom. I do not wish what happened to me on anyone. So, to those spreading these rumours, if that is what they wish for themselves, I wish them luck.”
Recall that in a video clip, the governor’s daughter, Jane had accused the governor of attempting to use her for sacrifice.
In the footage, Jane said the governor should be held responsible if anything happened to her because she didn’t want to die like her mother.
Jane said she would not be a sacrifice like her mother and brother who died under suspicious circumstances.
