Stop pressuring me, Gov Emmanuel warns A’Ibom politicians

Akwa Ibom state Governor Mr. Udom Emmanuel has warned stakeholders and political leaders in the state to refrain from mounting pressure on him over political appointments.

Speaking Monday, after swearing in the newly appointed Head of Civil Service and Permanent Secretaries at the Government house, Governor Emmanuel said he may retain most members of the immediate past executive council because of the numerous projects he needs to complete under their supervision.

“Don’t come and tell me that this person didn’t work during the election and should be dropped, because everybody worked and they all supported me.”

“If you attempt to blackmail anybody that will even spur me to reappoint that person.”

The Governor who charged the newly sworn in Head of the Civil Service, Elder Effiong Edem Essien and Permanent Secretaries, to raise the bar of excellence in the discharge of their responsibilities, also announced that more permanent secretaries would soon be appointed.

“Like I always say, nobody should send me text to lobby for any candidate because that is the surest route to the disqualification of such a person.

“Once I receive a name of any director from a stakeholder, it means the person is not qualified and lacks self-confidence.”

The newly inaugurated Head of the state Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien who spoke with Journalists shortly after being sworn-in, appreciated Governor Emmanuel for finding him worthy for the appointment and pledged to selflessly discharge his duties in the interest of the state.

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