Akwa ibom deputy governor debunks resignation rumour

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AKWA IBOM DEPUTY GOVERNOR DEBUNKS RESIGNATION RUMOUR

The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Moses Ekpo, has denied reports circulating in the media that he has resigned from his position.

In a statement issued by his media aide, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, the Deputy Governor described the reports as "false and baseless".

According to the statement, the Deputy Governor is still committed to his duties and responsibilities as the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State and has not resigned.

The statement reads: "The attention of the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Moses Ekpo, has been drawn to a false and baseless report circulating in the media that he has resigned from his position.

"We wish to categorically deny this report and assure the good people of Akwa Ibom State that the Deputy Governor is still committed to his duties and responsibilities as the Deputy Governor of the state and has not resigned.

"We urge the public to disregard this false report and continue to trust in the leadership of the state under the able leadership of Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel and his Deputy, Mr. Moses Ekpo."

It is not clear where the rumour originated from, but the Deputy Governor's denial has put the matter to rest.