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ADC’s Statement Reckless, Baseless and Full of Falsehood, Akwa Ibom Govt Debunks Allegations

The government of Akwa Ibom State, has dismissed a press statement released by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as an exercise in indiscretion and a falsehood taken too far.
The government made the remarks in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ekarete Udoh, and made available to The Boss.
The statement noted that while it was unnecessary to dignify a lie, it was still imperative to set the records straight for the benefit of the unsuspecting public.
The statement noted among other rebuttals that the process of contract award in the state is devoid of the governor’s unilateral attention contrary to the claims of the ADC, whose actions he described as products of crass ignorance.
Mr Udoh therefore, advised the ADC to “desist from spreading misinformation and smear campaign, but instead engage in constructive politics based on facts, not fabrications.”
Below is the full statement:
GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE
PRESS RELEASE
ADC’S INDISCRETION AND FALSEHOOD TAKEN TOO FAR
The attention of the Akwa Ibom State Government has been drawn to yet another baseless and reckless press release by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, signed by its Publicity Secretary, Manfred Ekpe.
This latest attempt by the ADC to draw attention to itself and mislead the public is not only a falsehood taken too far but also exposes the indiscretion of political jobbers desperately seeking relevance.
Ordinarily, Government would not in any form or manner dignify these merchants of falsehood and political propaganda with a response, but for the sake of the unsuspecting public, it is necessary and expedient to set the records straight:
1. CONTRACT AWARD PROCESS
The ADC’s claim that Governor Umo Eno personally handles contracts is laughable and displays their crass ignorance of the processes of government and the mechanics of execution.
All contracts in Akwa Ibom State are awarded through the Finance and General Purpose Committee (FGPC), which serves as the procurement warehouse of all state projects after which the projects/contracts are approved by the State Executive Council in line with budgetary provisions.The Governor, does not and cannot unilaterally award contracts even if such contract is within the limit of the approvals which the law allows the Governor.
2. UYO VILLAGE ROAD PROJECT
The claim that the Uyo Village Road project was awarded to Nsik Motors is an outright falsehood and again shows how vacuous their ill- motivated expedition represents.
For the avoidance of doubt, the contract was awarded to AMITEC Construction Limited, a highly reputable firm with a track record of quality infrastructure delivery in the State. The ADC should have taken the time to verify their facts instead of spreading deliberate misinformation.
It bears repeating that all contracts awarded are put through rigorous scrutiny within the parameters sanctioned by law. To ensure that projects are executed with adherence to transparency and due process, His Excellency, the Governor, has set up a Project Evaluation and Monitoring Team, staffed by highly trained professionals and they have been carying out responsibilities diligently.
3. ARISE COMPASSIONATE HOMES: A TRANSPARENT DIRECT LABOUR INITIATIVE
The Arise Compassionate Homes are executed through Direct Labour, with all work handled by Resource Persons drawn from areas where the homes are located. Not a single home has been constructed through a company.
Furthermore, the Procurement Law does not mandate the publication of names of labour or resource persons for projects executed through Direct Labour. The ADC’s claim regarding non-disclosure of contractors is, therefore, misleading and baseless.
For clarity, each Arise Compassionate Home consists of:
– Two bedrooms, a sitting room, and a dining area;
– Solar-powered borehole for clean steady and constant water supply
– Full solar power for sustainable energy
– Complete furnishing, including a full sitting room set, beds and foams for both rooms and a dining set.
Each of these homes is constructed at a gross cost of ₦25 million, which includes VAT at 7.5% and WHT at 3.5%. Beneficiaries are further give N500. 000 as seed funds to start petty trading in their communities.
For a fully equipped home of this standard, this is an unprecedented display of frugality and prudent financial management and we challenge Mr. Manfred Ekpe to go and build similar homes with same features for N25, 000.000.
The Government remains transparent in its financial dealings and urges the ADC to cross-check its facts before going public with falsehoods.
4. BASELESS KICKBACK ALLEGATION
The reckless attempt to link Governor Umo Eno’s name to any form of kickback is not only false and libelous but an insult to the integrity of the Office and the person of the Governor. His Excellency, the Governor will be instituting a legal action against the writer of the false press release, Mr. Manfred Ekpe and the party- African Democratic Congress( ADC.)
This smear campaign is the height of political desperation and irresponsibility. The ADC, having suffered serial defeats at the polls and in the courts, is now resorting to cheap blackmail in a futile bid to remain relevant.
The Akwa Ibom State Government remains committed to transparency, accountability and the development of the State with impactful projects spread throughout the entire State.
We advise the ADC to desist from spreading misinformation and smear campaign, but instead engage in constructive politics based on facts, not fabrications.
His Excellency, the Governor, has gone to great extent to work across party lines for the advancement of our State and our people and we advise the ADC and its enablers to join him in this Pan- Akwaibom movement, rather than pushing vile and insidious blackmail.
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Glo Partners Samsung to Offer Customers the Exclusive Galaxy S-25

Digital solutions company, Globacom, has teamed up with Samsung, world’s leading manufacturer of electronic devices, to bring a new offer to Glo subscribers. This tantalising deal allows Glo customers to pre-order the highly sought-after Samsung Galaxy S-25 smartphone and enjoy unique benefits.
Samsung Electronics unveiled its newest flagship smartphones: the Galaxy S25 series which comes with cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and was designed to elevate user experience and set new standards in the industry on January 22, 2025.
The pre-ordering exercise kicked off on January 22 and closes on February 18, 2025 at Gloworld shops across the country. It gives customers the opportunity to select from the Galaxy S25 lineup, including the S25 Ultra, the top-tier and most sophisticated model, as well as the S25+ and the standard S25. They, however, come with different processors and storage options.
Customers who pre-order the Galaxy S25 or S25+ will receive complimentary gifts, including a Buds FE, a suit cover, and Samsung Care, while those opting for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, will receive a free Buds 3, a standing grip case, and Samsung Care.
Globacom is also delighting customers who purchase any model from the Galaxy S25 series with 18GB bonus data for 6 months under smartphone festival data plans, while they can also secure their pre-order at any Gloworld shop with an advance payment of ₦500,000. Pre-ordered phones will be delivered to customers from February 19 onwards.
“We are thrilled to bring this offer to our subscribers, who will enjoy unparalleled benefits, including innovative packaging. This partnership with Samsung reinforces our commitment to providing value-added services that cater to the evolving needs of our customers”.
The company advises other phone lovers who are yet to pre-order the new device to visit any Gloworld outlet close to them and join the list of the new owners of the Samsung S-25 phone before the expiry date.
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Another Gloworld Retail Office Opens in Maiduguri

Technology company, Globacom, on Wednesday opened another Gloworld retail outlet in the Borno State capital, Maiduguri.
The new Gloworld shop is the latest in Globacom’s trademark customer interface shops, and is equipped with the latest technology for fast and efficient customer service and complaints resolution.
According to Mr. Augustine Mamuro, Globacom’s Regional Sales Coordinator, North East, the opening of the centre is in line with its “desire to bring its services closer to the people, create more platforms for customers to have access to Globacom’s wide range of products and services and give them more exciting experience on the network.”
He added that Globacom’s approach to customer service “is one that is underpinned by innovation and total inclusiveness. This is why we are consistently seeking innovative channels to make available our array of services to them”.
Mamuro assured the people of Maiduguri that the office is manned by well-trained, polite and customer-friendly staff who will provide first-class services and attend to customers’ enquiries as well as their service and product needs.
He also said the new shop will offer affordable Glo products, devices, smartphones and accessories, adding, that the people are assured of quick and satisfactory resolutions of all issues ranging from SIM replacement and registration to recovery of over-scratched cards, refill, unblocking of phones and laptop configurations for internet, as well as post paid bill payments and purchase of all Glo and other complementary products”.
The Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Umar Umar Kadafur, who was the Special Guest at the event, eulogised Globacom for deeming it fit to open a new Gloworld in Maiduguri for the benefit of the people.
He lauded the management of the company for its thoughtfulness in bringing its products and services close to the people of the state.
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I Don’t Belong to Wike’s Camp, Dakuku Peterside Declares

Dakuku Peterside has publicly declared his political leaning in Rivers State, saying he does not belong to the camp of the former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Instead, Peterside, a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said he aligns with Wike’s predecessor and estranged former godfather Rotimi Amaechi.
“I am a friend to Rotimi Amaechi,” the former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship hopeful said on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday.
“I am not on the side of Nyesom Wike,” Peterside submitted, adding that he is also not politically aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
He, however, said he was ready to provide advice for the incumbent governor on how to move the state forward.
“When Nyesom Wike was governor, recall that I was doing open letters to him consistently, giving him my advice. I did that for some time. If Governor Fubara seeks my advice, of course, I am willing to give that, like many governors,” he said.
Rivers is one of the politically charged states in Nigeria, a situation which could be attributed to the chunk votes and fat purse of the oil-rich state.
Like a coat of many colours, fragmented political camps make up the diverse and intrigue-filled state dominated by pugilists in the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where the incumbent governor belongs.
Leaders of the camps include Wike, a PDP powerbroker and two-term governor of the state from May 2015 to May 2023. Another political gladiator in the state is Amaechi, a former APC presidential hopeful and ex-transport minister who previously governed the state from May 2007 to May 2015.
There are also those loyal to Fubara and former governor Peter Odili; while former PDP National Chairman Uche Secondus; Magnus Abe; and Tonye Cole; amongst others, have their die-hard followers too. For over a decade, political crises have been Siamese to the State with followers of the various camps always at loggerheads.
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