Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has called for an immediate end to the “media trial” surrounding former Governor Udom Emmanuel’s recent interrogation by the EFCC. Speaking at a town hall meeting at Abak Township Stadium on Saturday, Eno dismissed allegations of a N700 billion misappropriation linked to his predecessor as baseless and unfounded.
“When a man has served his state meritoriously like Deacon Udom Emmanuel did, he should be honored and respected,” Eno said. “I don’t see any basis for the kind of information being spread. It’s incorrect, and I don’t believe it should continue. I don’t know where these figures are coming from, but as the sitting governor, I can tell you they are not true. This media trial must stop immediately, and these baseless claims should be dismissed outright.”
The governor expressed concern that such unverified attacks could discourage committed public servants from stepping forward. Meanwhile, former Governor Udom Emmanuel had appeared at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday evening following petitions by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT).
