Akwa Ibom govt denies involvement in EFCC’s seizure of ex Gov Udom’s Lagos property

Akwa Ibom State authorities has dismissed the allegation of being progressive successful the seizure of ex-governor Udom Emmanuel’s spot successful Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The 2027 governorship campaigner of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, successful Akwa Ibom State, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe successful a video circulating online has accused the governor, Umo Eno of reporting his predecessor to the anti-graft agency, hence the seizure of the property.

However, the Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah successful a connection on Sunday described Akpanudoedehe’s remark arsenic baseless, inciting and menace to peace.

 He said, “This allegation is false, reckless and without foundation. For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Umo Eno has ne'er reported anyone to the EFCC. I marque bold to accidental that I person ne'er reported anyone, speech much of my predecessor successful office, to the EFCC. I basal to beryllium challenged oregon contradicted.

“He has consistently demonstrated respect for his predecessors and made genuine efforts towards reconciliation, including facilitating engagements astatine the highest levels of authorities successful the state in...