By Odo Ogenyi, Uyo
A Group, Uyo Senatorial District Media Practitioners Forum (USDMPF) has described as senseless, moves to challenge the election of Mr Umoh Eno as Governor-Elect of Akwa Ibom in a fresh round of suits.
This is coming after one of the gubernatorial candidates who participated in the election said he would challenge the result of the election in Court.
A press statement signed by the Chairman of USDMPF, Mr. Ofonimeh Isong, and made available to Journalists in Uyo weekend said another round of cases after the stress of pre election cases was ‘senseless’ and only aim at destabilising the Governor-elect and derailing the peace of the state.
“We have it on good authority that a governorship aspirant from Itu Local Government Area, who lost out in the last PDP governorship primary is plotting to refile a case against our Governor-elect, Pastor Umo Eno.
“While it is within his right to do so, we hereby want to advise against this senseless distraction.
“We sense a bad omen about to be hatched by some sadists out to cause a cacophony of avoidable distractions to delay or truncate the course of our valued fledging democracy.
“We hereby condemn such antics of political sadists and their co-travelers who, by their perceived actions, do not wish Akwa Ibom well. Enough is enough !”. The statement said.
The Forum, however, called on “critical stakeholders” in the Akwa Ibom project to rise in defense of the results of the just concluded election as well as condemn all enemies of the state and support the governor-elect.
“Let it be put on record that the days of Legal brickbats, tar-brushing, political fights, accusations, and counter-accusations, throwing fists, and political schemes, campaigns, and electioneering are over. Now is the time for work.
“A time to close ranks; time for reconciliations, and time to offer the Olive Branch, and Pastor Umo Eno has offered the same and has assured that a better Akwa Ibom is worth working for.
“We urge that parties to the just concluded governorship/House of Assembly elections should sheathe their swords and allow Akwa Ibom State to sail on in peace.” It concluded.
