Mass Exodus Hits Akwa Ibom! Two More Commissioners Quit After Ememobong’s Sh*ck Resignation

At least three commissioners have stepped down from their positions in Governor Umo Eno’s cabinet following his official defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The resignations occurred shortly after Governor Eno formally joined the APC on Friday—a major political realignment in Akwa Ibom, a state that has been a PDP stronghold since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999.

Prior to his defection, Governor Eno had made it clear to members of the State Executive Council that any appointees unwilling to follow him to the APC should resign.

During an Executive Council meeting held two weeks earlier, the governor stated:

“It’s no longer news that I’m moving. If you don’t know that by now, I don’t know what else you know.

We want commissioners, EXCO members, and appointees to know—if you’re not coming with me, you’re free not to. But you can’t stay in my cabinet and work against me.

Prepare to resign the day I announce my move. Your loyalty, as an appointee, should lie with the governor. It’s not a threat—just a fact. I won’t beg anyone to follow me.”

Heeding the directive, the following commissioners resigned their positions shortly after the governor’s announcement:

• Ini Ememobong – Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport

• Eno Ibanga – Commissioner for Works and Fire Service

• Emem Bob – Commissioner for Finance

In a Facebook post, Ini Ememobong, the outgoing Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, explained that he resigned in line with the governor’s instruction.

“Today, I tendered my resignation to the governor, in compliance with his directive that appointees unwilling to join him in the APC should resign.

While I respect his personal decision, I cannot in good conscience follow that political path. My opposition to the APC has been consistent and principled—one validated by many Nigerians across various sectors.

This choice does not affect my personal relationship with Governor Eno, whom I still deeply respect and who entrusted me with two critical ministries during his tenure. I remain grateful and will continue to hold him in high regard.”