Reactions have continued to trail Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel’s action of unveiling the Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources Mr. Umo Eno as his preferred successor.
His choice has created a big division in the State Executive Council and State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP with many members against it.
Governor Emmanuel unveiled Eno on Sunday night during a meeting with some selected leaders in the State and interested aspirants for the governorship post, including National Assembly Members.
His announcement ended months of speculations and tension in the State over Emmanuel’s preferred successor.
Chief Press Secretary, of the State Ekerete Udo, who confirmed the development, said the action was taken by a cross section of stakeholders in the State.
