Mapping: Akwa Ibom gov sues for calm among affected communities

Following the recent crisis occasioned by the mapping of the state, Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, has urged the people of Ibeno, Mbo and Eastern Obolo local government areas to sheathe their swords and maintain peace in the overall interest of the state.

Eno gave the advice on Tuesday at a meeting with stakeholders, including chairmen, state house of assembly members, and others from the affected communities held at the Government House, Uyo.

He noted that since the case was already in court, it was incumbent on all to give peace a chance and wait for the matter to be concluded accordingly.

The governor further appealed to the stakeholders to address their youths and advised them not to foment trouble as government will not tolerate the breakdown of law and order.

In their response, the stakeholders assured the Governor of total compliance and appreciated the Governor for the meeting which they said was apt and timely.

At the meeting were the deputy governor, Akon Eyakenyi; secretary to the state overnment, Enobong Uwah; economic adviser,  Uduakobong Inam; member representing Eket federal constituency; Okpulopm Etteh; Martins Esin, member, house of representatives for Oron federal constituency; Adasi Obolum and chairmen of Mbo, Ibeno and Eastern Obolo local government areas, Effiong Johnson, house member, Mbo state constituency, as well as the member representing Eastern Obolo state constituency, Selina Ukpeatu.

Others were Etim Ante, president general of Oron Union; Ita Awak, Chris Abasieyo, as well as the heads of security agencies in the state.