The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpo Ekpo, has denied the allegation that he has been recruited by Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to sabotage President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition.
In a statement on Wednesday, the minister’s spokesperson, Louis Ibah, said the allegation is contained in an advert from a “faceless group” – Concerned Members of the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State”.
He said the message in the advert was addressed to the president.
“And we can categorically deny the allegation that Mr Ekpo is involved in any plot to sabotage President Tinubu’s re-election efforts,” Mr Ibah said.
He described the allegations as “false” and “ridiculous”, emphasising that Mr Ekpo is a dedicated and loyal member of the APC.
According to the minister, Governor Eno is leading a “peaceful” administration in Akwa Ibom and has no interference with the APC activities in the state.
Mr Ibah said the…
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