Commissioner protests defection of Governor Eno to all progressives congress, resigns from cabinet
The Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State, Ini Ememobong, has resigned his appointment in protest following defection of Governor Umo Eno to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Penpushing reports that Ememobong posted his resignation letter on Facebook about an hour after the Governor officially announced his defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at an event in Government House on Friday
The Commissioner explained that he took the decision following earlier declaration by the Governor that all members of his cabinet should follow him to the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding that he was not ready to join the Governor on the sojourn
“Today, I have tendered my resignation to the Governor in compliance with his directive that his appointees who are unwilling to join him on the political journey to the APC should resign’, he added.
“While I cannot question or fault the Governor’s personal decision, I am unable to join in that sojourn. My decision is borne out of my belief in politics with principles and my long-standing opposition to that political platform, which is daily validated by numerous Nigerians across many sectors.,” he said.
‘This decision does not affect my personal relationship with the Governor, who calls me his brother and reposed great confidence in me by saddling me with two very important ministries (Information and Special Duties & Ibom Deep Sea Port).I have and will continue to have tremendous respect for HE Governor Umo Eno, even out of EXCO’, he wrote.
‘About my history in political and public service, I look back with great satisfaction at the work I have done and leave the ultimate judgement to history and posterity. Given another opportunity, I will do more’, Ememobong stated
‘Let me convey the very sincere appreciation of my family to His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno for appointing me into his cabinet. Our very special appreciation goes to Mr. Udom Emmanuel, the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State for his enduring love and belief in me, especially for appointing me into the Executive Council during his administration’, he added.
‘I understand this decision may not please everyone, and to those who are disappointed, I humbly seek your understanding. As usual, I do not know the future, but I know HE who holds the future and I trust that at the end, all things work together for good, to those who love the Lord and are the called unto HIS purpose’.
Penpushing further reports that it is recalled that the Governor, weeks ago, confirmed he was leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which brought him into office for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and urged cabinet members unwilling to join him in the new party to resign.
“Prepare to resign the day I announce that I am moving because you cannot; you are an appointee, and your loyalty is fully to me. You can’t be in my cabinet and play anti-party. It is what it is’ Eno had declared.
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