••• Says Enoidem Too Refined for Brick-Throwing, Assures of SAN’s Renewed Vigour for Tinubu, Akpabio, Gov Eno
Former State Youth Leader II of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom State chapter, Comrade Usenmfon Uduak Ibanga, has advised youths in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area to resist attempts to drag them into political distractions by individuals who do not mean well for the area, insisting that political relevance is built on genuine achievements, not media noise.
Ibanga, now a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), gave the advice during an enlarged meeting of Etim Ekpo youths. He said the gathering became necessary to remind young people that, as leaders of tomorrow, they must shun acts capable of portraying them as insolent and instead channel their strength and energy toward meaningful developmental pursuits.
He cautioned that allowing youths to be used for divisive political ends could undermine the unity Governor Umo Eno has fostered across the state, as well as weaken the collective resolve to stand firmly in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno.
Speaking on recent narratives questioning the political relevance of Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN, Ibanga described the former Senior Law Lecturer as too seasoned and refined to engage in political brick-throwing.
According to the former Chapter Secretary of the Akwa Ibom Youth Caucus and former Dakkada Ambassador, leadership credibility cannot be reduced to social media ranting or sponsored publications, but must be anchored on verifiable service, established structure, and long-standing contributions to society.
The former State Auditor II and member, Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Akwa Ibom State chapter, further described the Senior Advocate of Nigeria as a refined statesman whose pedigree in law, governance, and party administration places him above partisan mudslinging.
Tracing Enoidem’s public service record, Ibanga noted that the legal luminary first served as Chairman of Etim Ekpo Local Government at a relatively young age, later became State Treasurer of the PDP, Commissioner in key ministries, and subsequently National Legal Adviser of the party, where he handled critical legal matters across the country.
He added that Enoidem’s elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) further attests to his professional depth and intellectual standing.
Beyond public office, Ibanga highlighted what he described as Enoidem’s enduring grassroots footprint, including the construction of a world-class hospital with state-of-the-art facilities serving multiple local government areas, provision of scholarships to both indigenous and non-indigenous students across the state, sustained support for youths who now occupy prominent positions in politics, law, and other fields, as well as empowerment initiatives for entrepreneurs, including vehicle donations. He noted that such empowerment efforts continue to date and argued that a leader with such a track record deserves respect.
On the SAN’s recent political alignment, Ibanga said the decision was driven by enlightened state interest and the need for unity rather than personal ambition.
He assured that Enoidem remains undistracted and committed to mobilising support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno, stressing that the current political climate calls for consolidation, not division.
“It is unfortunate that some individuals with little to show in terms of tangible achievements are attempting to disrupt the peace established by His Excellency the Governor and the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio,” Ibanga said. “As youths, we must resist any attempt, regardless of who is involved, to use us to insult, demean, or attack respected elders. This is not the time to fuel political tension. It is a time for unity, stability, and strategic support for leaders driving development at both the state and national levels.”
He therefore, urged youths in Etim Ekpo to remain focused, refuse manipulation by detractors, and align themselves with mature and responsible political engagement in the interest of the area and the state at large.
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