From Joe Effiong, Uyo
Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel has warned federal appointees from the state to desist from creating unnecessary tension in the state through their inflammatory utterances and careless comments.
The governor threatened to unleash the youths on the president’s appointees if they continued to attack his administration through misinformation.
Governor Emmanuel, who gave the warning yesterday in Uyo during a solemn assembly organised by the state government to usher in 2017, told the youths to rise against anyone who played a discordant tune to the unity of the state.
“Let me warn every Akwa Ibom person; do not take our Christianity and humility for granted. In 2017, any Akwa Ibom son or daughter that is given appointment anywhere, we thank God for your appointments. If you use your appointment to cause disunity in the state, I can assure you that I have the full assurances of the youths not to let you go (scot-free).
“People should know that for Jesus Christ to come in the form of man to be a leader was to learn humility. Humility is one of the qualities of a good leader. You cannot serve people if you are not humble. As a good leader, humility is required. You must subject yourself to what God wants to do,” he said.
He warned the people of the state to “do unto others what you wish others to do to you,” adding that those who go about spreading falsehood in a bid to slow the progress of the state would not enjoy the mercies of God.
The governor, who noted that he was not only the political leader but also the spiritual leader, prayed for abundance, unity and love in the state.