Political Ambition: Two Commissioners Out For Higher Political Power      

Two commissioners of Governor Udom Emmanuel’s cabinet in Akwa Ibom state have resigned their appointments as members.

These state executive council members are Akan Okon, economic development and Ibom deep Seaport and Sunny Ibout, labour and manpower development

They resigned to oppose the governor’s endorsement of Umo Eno, who is also a member of the state executive council

Akan Okon in his resignation letter thanked Emmanuel for the honor and great privilege to serve the state, adding that he would remain grateful to God almighty and the governor for giving him the opportunity to serve.

He explained that his decision to quit the state Exco was necessitated by the need to focus on his governorship aspiration.

He added that he was looking forward to serving the state as governor in 2023, stressing that there was time for every season as the scripture admonishes

 “It is my deep conviction that this is the best time to take a leave in order to focus on my aspiration for the 2023 Governorship election,” he stated.

The former commissioner, however, thanked the people of the state for their support and encouragement which he noted had motivated him in the discharge of all the tasks and assignments given to him