Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sacked two of his political aides, with immediate effect, the state government announced on Monday.
This action followed their participation in the recent PDP convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, which was contrary to his instructions.
The individuals who have been relieved of their duties are Joseph Jacob Ikpak, who served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor for Support Services, and Felix Ekuri, who held the position of Special Assistant for Neighbourhood Watch.
Their disengagement was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah, who described the action as part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to realign the machinery of government with the Renewed Hope and ARISE Agenda.
The statement did not provide further details on the circumstances leading to their removal.
However, it was gathered from multiple political sources that the decision may be linked to the aides’ alleged association with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The claim has not been officially confirmed, and the government has not commented on the speculation.