Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom state recently shocked the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, and other dignitaries when he openly declared that death awaited politicians who were not loyal to him in the state.
The controversial governor who is known for his intolerance of opposition was speaking in the state capital Uyo, at the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the PDP Secretariat in the state. He warned political campaigners in the state against struggling for power without regard to laid down procedure.
“Just as God threw Lucifer unto the earth, those who have betrayed the governor of Akwa Ibom State will not enter the Government House.” Akpabio stated.
“And because of impatience, Absalom (son to King David) wanted to take over by killing King David. And when David heard, he asked the people to leave him. This did not end up well with Absalom. He died before his father. Those who want to take power through the back door will die and the PDP will continue,” he said.
Eye witnesses at the event confirmed to TheOraclenaija that not a few were shocked by Akpabio’s irresponsible behavior of openly pouring invectives and venom on political opponents in the state.
Only recently, prominent indigenes of the state have been visited with assassination attempts, death threats and other forms of harassments reminiscent of the violence that characterized Akpabio campaign for a second term in office, which political observers have noted may be connected with the controversy surrounding the choice of candidate for the 2015 governorship election in the state.
Governor Godswill Akpabio was elected governor of the oil rich state in 2007 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) and is currently serving a second term of four years. He is billed to vacate the Akwa Ibom Government Hilltop Mansion in May 2015. Akpabio's attempt to appoint a successor has met with stiff opposition from party stalwarts and civil society groups.
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