Commissioner resigns from cabinet following Akwa Ibom gov’s defection to APC

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy and Special Duties, Ini Ememobong, has formally resigned following Governor Umo Eno’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

In a Facebook post on Friday, Ememobong explained that his resignation was in accordance with the governor’s directive that any political appointee unwilling to join the APC should step aside.

“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 stated.

Ememobong, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, emphasised that his decision was guided by his principles and long-standing opposition to the APC.

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.

He made it clear that his resignation does not reflect any personal disagreement with Eno.

“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),” he wrote.