Governor Umo Eno’s Media Aides and Emmanuel Sam’s Jaundiced Vituperations

Governor Umo Eno’s Media Aides and Emmanuel Sam’s Jaundiced Vituperations

By Essien Ndueso

Recently, Emmanuel Sam, a former media aide to the Governor during the immediate past dispensation, attempted to stir confusion by peddling unfounded claims about supposed meetings by the Governor with his media aides, where Michael Bush was the agendum for discussions.

Nothing could be more incongruous, mischievous and deceptive. The Governor of Akwa Ibom State does not dwell on individuals; he deals in ideas, development, and progress. He has no scores to settle with anyone. His energy is reserved for his ARISE Agenda, a comprehensive blueprint driving Agriculture, Rural development, Infrastructure renaissance, Security, and Educational advancement.

That is where his heart and attention are. Those who have worked closely with him know that his typical directive to aides is simple and consistent, “Focus on the work; ignore the noise, let the projects speak.”

Back to the tissue of falsehood by Emmanuel Sam, on how the Governor commended me and asked all his media aides to attack Michael Bush, no such thing happened and will never happen. ONLY gullible minds like his, can conjure that governance could be reduced to a palm wine and dog meat joint, where warped discussions on certain personalities are tabled. What a fiction.

On the very Tuesday that Mr. Sam claims the Governor summoned his media aides to discuss Michael Bush, the Governor was out on project inspections, notably the Ibom Plaza and later signed the Executive Bill on the Restriction of Ekpo Masquerade. He thereafter held strategic briefings with his Project Delivery Team, urging them to ensure contractors maximize the short dry season and fast-track expansion on the State’s infrastructure. Most of the media aides were with the Commissioner for Information, a large part of the day at the Christmas unplugged 3.0 which focused on Abak and Eastern Obolo local government areas. How then could such an imaginary meeting have taken place that same evening, if not in the jaundiced mind of such purveyors of falsehood?

This attempt to drag the Governor’s name into trivial gossips, says more about the instigator’s hunger for attention than it does about any supposed event. It is disappointing, though not surprising, that someone who once served within government would resort to reckless fabrication, perhaps to stay relevant in the media space and to gain attention .

Most times we wonder if this is the same man who served out his time in office without a single byline to any article deserving of his supposed role in government. No notable publication, article, or media innovation could be traced to his ink. So now, he can write.

Rather than thrive in marketing falsehood, my brother Emmanuel could do well to register his outfit, Metrodigital, in the ARISE entreprenuership business portal to stand a chance of benefitting from the empowernent grants of the Governor. Who knows, he could just be the next millionaire.

Governor Umo Eno, on the other hand, has continued to deliver results. He is building roads, revitalizing rural communities, expanding agricultural investment, and prioritizing education and security, giving business grants to people. These are tangible, measurable outcomes that speak louder than any social media noise or bar-room gossip.

For anyone familiar with Governor Eno’s personality, he embodies peace and composure. He has repeatedly shown that leadership is not about trading insults but building consensus.

Governor Umo Eno is unshaken. He will not be distracted by those who mistake silence for weakness. The Governor’s calm is not confusion, it is confidence. His peace is not passivity, it is power under control.

While others are busy chasing headlines, Umo Eno is chasing progress. And Akwa Ibom people have already seen the difference.
For those who once held positions of responsibility, one would expect a sense of restraint and factual accuracy in public commentary.

Governor Umo Eno remains unperturbed. His eyes are fixed on the goal, transforming Akwa Ibom through peace, productivity, and people-centered governance. The distractions will come, but as always, they will fade in the light of his tangible achievements and quiet strength.

The people of Akwa Ibom have placed their trust in a Governor who listens more than he speaks, who builds bridges rather than walls, and who works diligently without fanfare. No amount of noise will derail this vision.