Akwa Ibom Government Denies Withdrawing Security Aides from Former Governor Udom Emmanuel

The Akwa Ibom State Government has denied reports claiming that security personnel attached to former Governor Udom Emmanuel have been withdrawn.

The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, described the reports as false, misleading, and politically motivated, insisting that no such directive was ever issued by Governor Umo Eno or any official of his administration.

Speaking with journalists on Saturday night, Umanah clarified that the deployment, reassignment, or withdrawal of police officers lies solely within the authority of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the State Commissioner of Police, not the state government.

“I can tell you on good authority that the Governor did not issue any directive to withdraw security operatives from the immediate past Governor,” he stated.

Umanah further explained that all former governors of Akwa Ibom State remain entitled to their legally approved security details, adding that no complaints or reports of withdrawal have been received from any of them or their aides.

“To the best of our knowledge, there has been no complaint or report from any former Governor or their media aides about the withdrawal of security personnel. The rumour exists only in the imagination of those peddling it,” he said.

The Commissioner urged members of the public to disregard the misinformation, reaffirming that Governor Eno remains focused on peace, unity, and good governance in the state.

“Governor Umo Eno is committed to ensuring that all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, continue to enjoy full protection and the benefits of the law,” he concluded.