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THE MILESTONE OF BLACKMAIL INDUSTRY IN AKWA IBOM STATE

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By Torobong Ekpo 

Since the emergence of Deacon Udom Gabriel Emmanuel as the governor of the third highly indebted States of the federation (according to print report), blackmail and character assassination appear to have become a very lucrative venture in this state.


Anyone criticizing the government of the day as well as those trying to draw development closer to the nooks and crannies of the state is viewed with an eye of discord.

It is common to listen to rejoinders from redundant politicians who perceive objective criticism as anti government.

From the day Senator Nelson Effiong bade farewell to PDP to recent Obong Victor Attah's interview on Planet FM, the rejoinder hustlers have been showcasing their talents, yet, none has disputed the facts laid out by these men of valour.

After listening to a misconception raised by one of the pro governmental agents, I was forced to believe that if Jesus Christ tarry, our dear state may be entitled to a group known as FORUM OF REJOINDER ELDERS (FORE).

I may not know who will emerge as the chairman of the group, however I believe someone whose Ph.D certificate is like a used sanitary pad will either emerge as the publicity secretary or the state coordinator of "mbuto idem elders".

Aside from elders, there is proliferation of blackmail agents channeled on respectable figures, who by virtues of their zeal for developing the state should be highly respected and applauded.

These set of individuals, I am told gotten a sum of 100,000 naira from an unknown source with a view of cajoling the progresses made by some indigenous Federal government appointees.

Are we not aware of some efforts made by a media aide to Mr. Udom Emmanuel to discredit the construction work done by NDDC on Ukana Offot street as if it was the brain child of the state government?

I had expected the aide to do same to Nsentip and Udoeduok dead traps which the commission (NDDC) has turned to street.

I may not know if the governor is fully or passively aware of the newly bred blackmailers which stock in trade is to mar the achievements lavishly bestowed on this state by indigenous federal government appointees.

APC, though I am not and will never be a member as a result of my profession, has done so much via appointment to natives of this state. Also, our appointees have reciprocated these gestures by thinking in the rightful direction.

Some months ago, Obong Umana Okon Umana devoid of party affiliation approached the state government for the sake of beautifying the state with oil and gas site.

Recently, the NDDC under the watch of Obong Nsima Ekere doled out 60 jobs to Akwa Ibom State for bidding. I am told that more are coming.

I am aware that the entirety of internal roads in Abak Road federal Housing estate is under construction courtesy of NDDC.

Such service delivery may have been the reason why the senator representing Udom Emmanuel, the House of representative member representing the birth place of the governor's wife had to defect.

It may have been why all the past state chairmen of PDP, (exception of Uwem Ita Etuk) the then political leaders of Uyo and Etinan, Dr. Maurice Ebong and Otuekong Sunny Jackson respectively had to renounce PDP.

No need talking about Barr. Dan Abia Jnr, Effefiong Antigha, Baba Otu to mention but a few... Their defection is known to all.

But could we enumerate a single job the oldest deputy governor, PA Moses Ekpo brought to this state while sojourning as a federal appointee?

No let's look at someone he empowered. Could we find any? I guess an answer to these questions will proffer solutions to why an elder statesman was chosen as Deputy Governor, may be, in order to give him a second chance to correct the first impression...

Unfortunately, Pull Him Down has seeped through the pores of our healthy bodies and it's gradually becoming our uninvited culture.

Anyone found trying to change the life as well as transformed our dear state is perceived in the eyes of being an aspirant.

In 2008, Oil mogul Akanimo Udofia while doling out free medical services to his people was asked this question, 'Akparawa are you vying for any position? ' by a political stakeholder in this state.

It is assumed that if one is bent on transforming this state, such is vying for a position or is looking for accolades.

This is what has befallen Mr. Nsima Ekere, who has been in the front burner of blackmail for quite some times.

There have been deliberate efforts by some disgruntled members of the society, trying to assassinate the highly tested, proven and revered character and integrity of the Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Nsima Ekere, whose efforts in developing the state has caused a kind of sleepless night to some renowned sycophant within the government of the day.

Sometimes ago, personal view of an objective public affairs commentator, Obong Iniobong John was attributed to Mr. Nsima Ekere in order to draw the latter at logger head with the public, yet the populace insisted that WE KNOW HIM, HE KNOWS US.

I may not know the rationale behind the baseless raw blackmail channeled on an innocent man, who through his benevolence and that of other members, the commission has enumerated 375 jobs across the Niger Delta States, OF WHICH 60 HAVE BEEN CHANNELED TO OUR DEAR STATE for bidding.

However, a clearer view of their antics shows that, movers of false stories against NDDC boss are afraid of his rising antecedence knowing fully well that if electorates mandate him to contest in 2019 governorship election, the same heartbreak that befell alleged failure Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in 2015 may extend its hand of fellowship to Deacon Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, whose led government sacked 5000 eligible voters under the aegis of SACKED RECRUITMENT TEACHERS.

So far, Obong Nsima Ekere has not indicated interest to contest gubernatorial election, yet all sorts of blackmail have been labelled against him.

Some media agents have assumed the role of Federal Road Safety Commission by knowing how his drivers beat traffic, yet FRSC is not aware of such act.

I may not know if the governor is applauding these blackmail prowess. I may not know if he is sponsoring them.

However, it will be better for him to clear the doubt in the heart of PDP members by inviting Markafi to the state, coz you can't claim to be pro Markafi, yet on Akwa Ibom day, you brought Sheriff to show Akwa Ibomites... In such a significant day! Who is fooling who?

It is ridiculous for one to claim that NDDC is re-awarding completed roads, whereas such incident has not occurred.

Needless using blackmail to capture the mindset of people regarding 2019 election. Udom should understand that the forthcoming election will go beyond party logo.

Electorate will likely vote for individual, who will not call them fools and illiterate after taking oath of office.

Politicians will assemble their support base to vote for someone who will remember them, not the one who will sent them parking from State Executive Council and replaces them with Lagos hustlers under the pretence of professional in politics.

Groups will vote for someone who will sustain them, not one who will ridicule them like ACA (meaning IT HAS GONE) is being cajoled in the physical and spiritual world.

Off course, those 5000 sacked teachers will cast their votes same with Pa Inokon Inokon of Awa Iman.

It is left for the leader of PDP, Deacon Udom Emmanuel to sit up just like the leadership of the party is working day and night.

But could one work with empty stomach and produce a palatable result?

Could a Chapter Chairman of PDP, devoid of official bus, Could State officer of the party devoid of official car, after Akpabio has set a standard work and still produce a good result?

Could an aide to the governor without official vehicle work and produce a good result?

I bet you. An answer to these questions will showcase why there is mass defection from PDP to APC and why blackmail has mounted its headquarter in our dear state since May 2015.
THE MILESTONE OF BLACKMAIL INDUSTRY IN AKWA IBOM STATE Reviewed by sirealsilver on April 02, 2017 Rating: 5   By Torobong Ekpo  Since the emergence of Deacon Udom Gabriel Emmanuel as the governor of the third highly indebted States of ...

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