Following the recent crisis occasioned by the re-mapping of the State, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged the people of Ibeno, Mbo, and Eastern Obolo Local Government Areas to sheath their swords and maintain peace in the overall interest of the State.

The Governor made the plea during a meeting with stakeholders, including Chairmen, State House of Assembly members, and others from the affected communities held at the Government House in 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 the 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.

Present at the meeting were the State Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Economic Adviser, Dr Uduakobong Inam, Member representing Eket Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Okpulopm Etteh.

Also in attendance were Hon. Martins Esin, Member of the House of Representatives for Oron Federal Constituency, Sir Adasi Obolum, and the Chairmen of Mbo, Ibeno, and Eastern Obolo Local Government Areas, Rt. Hon. Effiong Johnson, House Member for Mbo State Constituency, as well as the Member representing Eastern Obolo State Constituency, Hon. Selina Ukpeatu.

Others present were Bishop Etim Ante, President General of Oron Union, Chief Ita Awak, Prince Chris Abasieyo, as well as the heads of security agencies in the State. (Nigerian Tribune)