I’ll never castigate my predecessor – Gov Eno

Amid the speculations that the relationship between Governor Umo Eno and his predecessor cum political godfather, Mr Udom Emmanuel has deteriorated, Gov Eno has told peddlers that he would never join anyone to say anything against Emmanuel.

In his third year anniversary media briefing on Saturday at the Government House banquet hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital, the governor recounted how former governor Emmanuel braved all odds to single-handedly pick him and ensured he won the 2023 elections.

According to him, “Politics was not my career path, but God put me in the heart of Udom Emmanuel, he did all for me.

“Therefore, I will not join you people to say anything about past leaders in the State. May be I’m not a good politician, but there are certain things I can’t  do.

“In my next world, I will like to be a politician so that I will be able to be telling you lies. But, we are trying as government to bring the dividends of democracy to our people.”

Speaking on the slow pace of some projects in the state, the governor threatened to terminate non-performing contracts to avoid wastage of government funds.

“The administration is currently executing numerous strategic road projects across the State, including the dualisation of Ring Road III, the reconstruction of the Ikot Akpaden–Iko Road with bridges, among others,” he said.

On issue of potholes in Uyo metropolis, the governor promised to set up a committee, including journalists, civil society organisations to monitor potholes in their areas.

On poor power supply, the governor appealed to the people to be patient with the government as there were fundamental and implementation frameworks to be followed  to ensure steady power supply in the State.