Drama Unfolds: Akwa Ibom Blames ‘False Prophets’ For Misleading Governor’s Daughter In Viral Clips

The Akwa Ibom State Government has addressed the viral video involving Mrs. Jane Eddidiong Ufot, Senior Special Adviser to Governor Umo Eno on Health, Safety, and Environment, clarifying that she was allegedly manipulated by “false prophets.”

In the video, she emotionally claimed her father was linked to the forces behind her mother’s death.

In an official statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, the government described the video as an emotional reaction from a grieving daughter misled by certain individuals. These individuals reportedly influenced her to believe that her family’s political involvement played a role in the death of Pastor Mrs. Patience Eno, the late First Lady of the state.

Umanah acknowledged the existence of the video but emphasized that it stemmed from deep emotional turmoil. He stated, “The child was simply seeking her father’s attention and comfort in the wake of a painful loss. Her video should be seen as an emotional cry, not an accusation against the Governor.”

He condemned the viral spread of the clip, accusing some people of deliberately misrepresenting it to damage Governor Eno’s reputation. “At no point did the child accuse the Governor of causing her mother’s death, as some mischief-makers have falsely claimed,” Umanah asserted.

According to him, the incident occurred shortly after the family’s bereavement last year, and it is “unfortunate” that such a personal and traumatic moment is now being manipulated for political advantage. The government further condemned attempts to weaponize the situation and reassured the public of the Governor’s continued commitment to the ARISE Agenda, which has been delivering development across the state.

The controversy began when Mrs. Ufot, in a widely circulated video, emotionally pleaded with her father, warning that the situation was escalating. She said, “I’m not a sacrifice. Mummy was, I’m not,” and threatened to publicize more information if urgent steps weren’t taken.

In another recording, her daughter echoed similar fears, asking, “Do you want us to die like my baby brother did?” Jane added, “If we die because God is exposing the truth, so be it. But my blood will not go scot-free.”

Following the passing of Pastor Patience Eno in September last year, Governor Eno announced that their eldest daughter, Lady Helen Obareki, would assume the role of First Lady and continue the late First Lady’s humanitarian work under the Golden Initiatives For All (GIFA) programme.