Akwa Ibom politics: God will determine my successor, says Governor Emmanuel
- Governor Udom Emmanuel has opened up on the issue of who is likely going to be his successor
- The governor said only God will determine who his successor in Akwa Ibom will be
- Conversations on who will succeed the governor have been gaining grounds in Akwa Ibom in recent weeks
Governor Udom Emmanuel has cleared the air on who will succeed him as Akwa Ibom state chef executive, saying only God will determine his successor.
The governor who was speaking at the 60th birthday anniversary celebration and thanksgiving service of Senator Akon Eyakenyi on Sunday, March 1 in Uyo.
According to him, the leadership of the state after him will be a collective decision of the people of the state, led by the Almighty God.
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The governor further said adding he would rather pray that God reveals to him who he wishes to lead the state after him rather than try to play god.
He, however, used the opportunity to appeal to the political class in the state to desist from unnecessary distraction with permutations of 2023.
“We are out to work in the year 2020, so I don’t want any distraction. Let nobody come and consult me about any office in the year 2020,” he said.
Speaking at the event, the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan commended the Akwa Ibom state contingent in the Senate, saying they are worthy representatives and great team players.
On her part, Senator Eyakenyi expressed gratitude to God for her 60-year life journey, her family life and successful election to the Senate.
Meanwhile, an aide to Governor Emmanuel, Prince Emmanuel Sam, has given out 600 sets of uniforms to pupils of Saint John's Catholic Primary school, Eniong Offot, in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital.
Prince Sam, the special assistant to the governor on local media, presented the uniforms to the headmistress of the school on Wednesday, February 26, stressing that pupils properly dressed in clean uniforms would boost their confidence and excitement to learn.
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