RE: UDOM, AKS ACCOUNTANT-GEN. SET NEW RECORD IN LOOTING AKWA IBOM TREASURY!

The building the Story Falsely Identifies

I’m sure everyone has heard the saying “The gift of a man maketh way for him”. Naturally, I would not react to this article, but it is pertinent to show concern having in mind that whosoever muddled this sordid piece or maybe someone else will learn.
It is fast becoming a norm in Akwa Ibom State and in fact, everywhere in the world for quacks to infiltrate the association of professionals. Maybe, they do so for selfish gains, which hunger is always the catalyst, or maybe, just a stupendous show of their persisting ignorance.
I dare say this because it is sheer stupidity for one to waste his or her time to attack the personality of Mr. Linus Nkang - Accountant General of Akwa Ibom State.
Mr. Linus Nkang has always been known as a patriot and a committed worker, whose successes have been evident in all ramifications of his life. Well-groomed and widely read, Mr. Nkang is one of those few Akwa Ibomites whose watchwords are transparency, professionalism and accountability.
Being called upon by the State Government to serve as an Accountant General is a clear evidence that Mr. Nkang is an astute administrator and man of no mean repute. His proven track records bring to nothing the unwarranted media attack that he is building a ‘micro-finance’ bank in partnership with Akwa Ibom State Governor His Excellency Udom Emmanuel.
Accusing the Governor of diverting public funds to build a ‘microfinance bank’ is quite baseless and insipid, just as boring as the accuser’s life! Oh! All of a sudden there are projects that need funds for mobilization? I thought you said Udom Emmanuel has never done anything since his assumption into office?
Nigeria ranks No. 1 in Africa for alcohol consumption by the virtue of population which technically results in higher volume and liters consumed per year. Beer makes up just 16% of alcohol consumption in Nigeria, while “other” drinks make up 84%. I am sure everyone in The Guide Newspaper (and their paymasters) are unrepentant drunks.
If not, how in the world would someone spend precious time to cook gibberish, utter balderdash, and publish it on a newspaper? Why would Governor Udom Emmanuel issue an executive directive that the salaries of all civil servants in Akwa Ibom state be handled by a particular bank? Even if such an order is made, how will that affect civil servants, when they are paid as at when due?
For your information, Governor Udom Emmanuel has consolidated on the gains of Uncommon Transformation witnessed across Akwa Ibom State. He has taken impressive steps which have removed doubts from the eyes of skeptics (like you and your paymasters) about his sincerity and commitments to completely industrialize the state.
As a prudent manager, Governor Udom Emmanuel is bent on improving the socio-economic fortunes of Akwa Ibom State. With major groundbreakings here and there, influx of investors into the state, coupled with the relative peace witnessed today, Governor Udom Emmanuel has shown that Akwa Ibom will be able to sustain its growth despite the harsh economic situation.
Just like his Governor, Mr. Linus Nkang and in fact the entire members of the Udom Emmanuel-led administration remain resolute and undeterred while charting a new cause for our generation yet unborn.
Since these wet blankets and kill-joys have chosen to be part of those that show inconsistency and greed, we have chosen to be on the part of consistency and faith, a faith of greatness.
We join our voices with thousands of Akwa Ibom people to say that Akwa Ibom was created by God out of greatness and that as a people, we have moved beyond ethnicity, biases, religion, and gender.
In case you and your expired paymasters just dropped from another planet, know that we have risen to the faith of our resources, beyond what others see, human and intellectual.
Akwa Ibom is too big for one man to put in his pocket and pay some ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ to put up vague derogatory remarks against eminent leaders who have the genuine interest of our dear state at heart.
Let it be known today that the blatant lies peddled by few disgruntled elements shall soon end as we shall find new jobs for them in the LED Factory in Itu, or the Coconut Refinery in Eastern Obolo or perhaps, the Meter Assembly Plant in Onna.
Akwa Ibom is a stupid-free zone. Please avoid unverifiable assertions.

Akanimo Sam
Lagos