Gov Eno Urges Unity, Warns Against Interethnic Hostility

Monday September 21, 2026
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The Akwa Ibom Governor Pastor Umo Eno has warned that any socio-cultural group using its platform to promote ethnic rivalry would be disbanded immediately.

Last month, a socio-cultural organisation in the state known as Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio had stoked sentiments against Oron, while Ekid people described Oron as having no littoral status in the state, raising ethnic tensions.

But speaking at the Interdenominational Service held at the International Worship Centre in Uyo to mark the 39th anniversary of the creation of the state, Eno called for unity, peace and collective commitment to the development of the state.

The service, which was organised to celebrate 39 years of what the state government described as progressive impact and God’s faithfulness, attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, former governors of the state and other stakeholders from within and outside the state.

Eno, while addressing worshippers, explained that the state’s development journey reflected the contributions of successive administrations, with each government building on the foundation laid by its predecessors.

He said the evidence of development, peace and other achievements across the state had continued to make it unique and warned that the collective interest of the people should override temporary political differences.