Gov. Akpabio: In Search Of Scapegoats in the United State.

Written By Eno Adams: In the last few days, several headlines in Nigerian newspapers have reported on a grant of application by a US federal court in the state of Georgia instituted by Gov. Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State against two US based indigenes of the Akwa Ibom state, Messrs Thompson Essien and Nicholas Edet and their organization, Ibibio People’s Union (IPU). According to an Uyo based Weekly Insight newspaper published last Sunday, the two gentlemen are asked to “produce documents and information, and to provide sworn testimonies, relating to criminal investigations into their activities in the United States and Akwa Ibom State” regarding March 22, 2011 violence that claimed twelve lives and caused “extensive” damage to property in the state including the state campaign headquarters of President Jonathan. The motivation of the state governor is clear as summarized in this report’s headline: Akpabio Tackles Opposition Forces Abroad… For him it is worth spending millions of dollars of the people’s money to chase shadows instead of investing in people-oriented programs. The event of March 22, 2011 was a disaster waiting to happen. The public was aware of it, names were named and some of them are still on the Akwa Ibom state government payroll. The state Director of State Security Service (SSS) was notified of it ahead of it eight days earlier yet he did nothing to abort the disaster. In a letter dated March 14, 2011, Bar. Francis EFanga, had predicted just eight days before then. in the letter to the State Director of State Security Service (SSS) based on instructions of his clients, [Our instructions are that] “the Peoples Democratic Party (hereinafter called, "the PDP") led government of Governor Godswill Akpabio in AKWA IBOM STATE has turned mere political campaigns into a harvest of bloodshed. Until the flag off of the ACN Campaigns on Wednesday the 9th of March 2011, there was relative peace in Akwa Ibom State, save for the sporadic incidents of kidnappings, assassinations and armed robberies which have been the feature of the State since 2008. That condition enabled the PDP to launch her campaigns freely and without molestation in several Local Government Areas of the State.” He added, “The PDP and the government suddenly turned violent and accentuated the worsened state of insecurity in Akwa Ibom State, once the ACN joined the race.” That letter directly implicated the former military administration to the state, retired Air Commodore Indongesit Nkanga who was the director general of Akpabio’s re-election campaign. “Following the unprecedented crowd that showed support to the ACN at the flag off, a jittery Governor Godswill Akpabio telephoned the Director General of his re-election campaign, the former military Administrator of the State, Air CommodoreIdongesit Nkanga and chided him for misleading the PDP and the Governor himself that the ACN had no support in the State… At the end, they both reasoned that they had lost the forthcoming election and that the only way to stem off defeat was to kill the ACN Governorship candidate, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe.” When Sen. Akpanudoedehe and ACN campaign train arrived Ikot Ekpene to address supporters they were ambushed. With ACN and Sen. Akpanudoedehe supporters were killed, a chain re-action followed. That started what the state governor now crosses the Ocean several thousands of miles away to chase down his number one critics to “depose” them in the United States in a matter they had nothing to do with it. The letter to the state director of SSS warned of many hotspots including Ikot Ekpene where the violent ambush s tarted. Posted below is a copy of the letter posted on different fora including the Ibom_Forum on Tuesday March 15, 2011. Please pay particular attention to the outline titled: IKOT EKPENE, ESSIEN UDIM, IKA, ORUK ANAM AND UKANAFUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS. When you are done with reading this letter, make your own conclusion as to who really masterminded the event of March 22, 2011 and who should have been investigated and prosecuted long time ago. Eno Adams FRANCIS EFFANGA & CO. Chancery Solicitors LEGAL PRACTITIONERS & NOTARIES London Office: Camberwell Church St. London Se5 8tr Mobile:0956440706. Office: 01714805516.Fax: 01717080770 London Office: Bungalow `B' Crest Garden, 11 BolodekuCresent. Dideolu Court, Ogba – Ikeja. Phone: 01-8536571,08023001711 14th March 2011 Our Ref: ACN. FEC. O1. 03. 2011 ORIGINATING OFFICE : LAGOS. THE STATE DIRECTOR, STATE SECURITY SERVICES, UYO – AKWA IBOM STATE. Dear Sir, THE VIOLENCE AND CONTINUING DETERIORATION OF SECURITY AHEAD OF 2011 ELECTION IN AKWA IBOM STATE. We are Solicitors to the ACTION CONGRESS OF NIGERIA inAkwa Ibom State hereinafter called "The ACN" a party registered with the INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION, INEC. Our instructions are that the Peoples Democratic Party (hereinafter called, "the PDP") led government of GovernorGodswill Akpabio in AKWA IBOM STATE has turned mere political campaigns into a harvest of bloodshed. Until the flag off of the ACN Campaigns on Wednesday the 9th of March 2011, there was relative peace in Akwa Ibom State, save for the sporadic incidents of kidnappings, assassinations and armed robberies which have been the feature of the State since 2008. That condition enabled the PDP to launch her campaigns freely and without molestation in several Local Government Areas of the State. The PDP and the government suddenly turned violent and accentuated the worsened state of insecurity in Akwa IbomState, once the ACN joined the race. Following the unprecedented crowd that showed support to the ACN at the flag off, a jittery Governor Godswill Akpabiotelephoned the Director General of his re-election campaign, the former military Administrator of the State, Air CommodoreIdongesit Nkanga and chided him for misleading the PDP and the Governor himself that the ACN had no support in the State. At the end, they both reasoned that they had lost the forthcoming election and that the only way to stem off defeat was to kill the ACN Governorship candidate, Senator John JamesAkpanudoedehe. This they did, in spite of the unambiguous warning of President Jonathan to them that he did not want to become President on the blood of Nigerians. We are instructed further that, so much blood of Akwa Ibompeople have been spilled by the government in the State already. This is the satanic plan that must not be trivialized on the altar of proof. The two conspirators would deny this in public but we are instructed to inform you that this plan must not be allowed to blossom. It must be nibbed in the bud. We are further instructed that unless this is done, anarchy and a bloody revolution would be inevitable. Indeed, the Government refused the ACN the use of the UYO township stadium, the venue of PRESIDENT Jonathan's campaign less than 48 hours before. Only the firm intervention of the State Director of the State Security Services convinced Governor Akpabio to allow the use of the stadium. But in all other campaigns of the ACN in the Local Government Areas in the State, the party is denied designated State venues as would be shown hereunder. So far the party would avoid confrontation and opt for less advertising venues. The resistance of the ACN in the IbionoIbom Local Government Area of the State led to violent confrontation which was only resolved by very responsible policing by the State police command led by a very respectable police commissioner Mr. Sanni Magaji. The police commissioner has issued signals to police commands in the State to offer the parties a level playing field, but this is severely spurned by the government and the ruling party which continues to deny the ACN designated campaign venues duly applied for. The government has fouled the political air and simply will not condone a smooth ACN rally in the Local Government Areas of the State. ETIM EKPO LOCAL GOVERNMNET AREA We are instructed that in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, the ACN congregated to open a new secretariat of the party at about 12 noon on the 11th of March 2011 in UTU NSEHE/ABAT boundary both in WARD 1 of the Local Government Area. The intention of the party was to hoist the flag of the party and plant their sign board on the office. The party's candidate for the Abak Federal Constituency Mr. UDUAKOBONG OKPO of ABAT Town was there. So was the State Security Services officer attached to Etim EkpoLocal Government Area and other party faithfuls. As the ceremony kicked off, several youths emerged from the house of Mr. Emmanuel Enoidem, the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development in the government of Governor Godwill Akpabio, a few metres away, with guns, axes, sticks, matchetes, hammers, knives, bottles and other violent weapons and ran down to the gathering. Among them was NSIMA IBANGA, the PDP CHAPTER CHAIRMAN in ETIM EKPO. They began to matchet the ACN supporters, beat up on them, shoot and hit them with hammer. Many ran away but some stood their grounds and resisted. Many are at the point of death now. Soon arrived soldiers of the Nigerian Army, said to be guarding a SETRACO construction site nearby. The soldiers ordered away the ACN supporters claiming they received a phone call that ACN was hoisting the flag and putting up their sign board on the commissioner's house. When the ACN officers explained to the soldiers that they were commissioning their office and pointed out the commissioner's house to the soldiers, the soldiers asked them to continue their ceremony and stood back to provide them with security. At the end of the meeting, everybody including the soldiers left for home. But at 2 am the following day, men dressed in mobile police uniform and armed with Ak 47 riffles raided the ACN office. They shot randomly. When one ESANG UKO, the PRESIDENT OF ABAT Town Youths woke up to find out what was happening, he saw the following indigenes of UTU NSEHE village: 1.NSIMA IBANGA (PDP WARD 1 CHAIRMAN ) and 2. IMEH IMEH IDUNG among the raiders . He also saw the following indigenes of ABAT Town: 1.Mr. UWEM OTU 2. UDUAK EMMZASON and 3 OKPONGETE EKURIKPA amongst them.They shot ESSANG UDOFA who pointed his touch light at them for ESANG UKO to see. The bullet ripped through his shoulders. He was rushed to hospital that same morning. They then removed the flag and signboard of the ACN and carried them away. Our further instruction is that Commissioner ENOIDEM had always maintained that the ACN should never attempt to hoist its flag or plant a signed board in that village. He warned the village head, chief SUNDAY HAM UDOAKA ( alias AKPAN AHAM) that the day that happened, he would pull down the flag, kill those who did and burn down the house where it was hoisted. The PDP and government functionaries enjoy the free rein because even the authority of the police in the area has been denuded. We are instructed that the nearest police station is in front of the house of Rtd DIG Udom Ekpoudom who of course caused it to be established. Our information is that he is a core loyalist of GovernorGodswill Akpabio and had instructed that the police should not receive any report from the ACN. Accordingly, formal report from the ACN could only be "smuggled" into the police file and never freely. As at the time of our instructions, commissioner Enoidem has already rushed to lodge a report on the incident against the ACN, at the said police station of course. Unless your hallowed office makes a determined effort to track down the culprits in this instruction therefore, there is no doubt that the elections in Akwa Ibom State as would also be noted in the under listed Local Government Areas would be a full blown war. IBIONO IBOM LOCAL GOVERNMNET AREA Our instruction in this Local Government Area are that in the course of the campaigns, the PDP led by MR. Bassey Albert, the commissioner for Finance, Akwa Ibom State, visited IKPANYA WARD 11 IBIONO IBOM Local Government Area and held a meeting with his party faithfuls in a primary school thereat. The PDP WARD 11 Chairman there, one OKON AKPAFIN informed the commissioner in his speech on the occasion that the IKPANYA ward 11 always enjoyed a one party status but that the WARD CHAIRMAN of the ACN MR. OFONIME MARK formerly of the PDP had brought in the ACN, into the WARD. He then asked the commissioner to counsel on how best to deal with that situation. The commissioner in response, instructed that anybody who convened a meeting of the ACN ,should be stoned to death and that the government would handle the consequences . The ACN WARD 11 CHAIRMAN, OFONIME MARK heard this clearly because he lived just by the school and the loudspeaker used was really blaring , He further heard the commissioner add that if he (OfonimeMark) came out on the day of the election, he should be arrested. Our information is that the commissioner is already very antagonistic to the ACN WARD CHAIRMAN for soon after that visit he accused the ACN WARD CHAIRMAN of sending him a threat message, an accusation which was meant to lay the foundation for his arrest even early. It is our instruction that on the 11th of March 2011 when the ACN held its campaign rally at Ikpa, Ibiono Ibom, in defiance of the government's refusal for them to use the venue, the commissioner, commissioned youths with axes, matchets, bottle and guns to disrupt the rally. The ACN ward 11 Chairman was stabbed all over with bottle and clubbed on the head also. He lives to tell the story only on account of the excellent intervention of the police leadership earlier alluded to. Many were wounded and are receiving treatment now in the hospital. Our further information is that the commissioner is chasing one OMA JEREMIAH a friend of the WARD 11 Chairman around with the police claiming he destroyed the PDP campaign office at OKO ITA , the headquarters of the Local Government Council Area. That same day and at the same Oko Ita, one ARCHIBONG OKOKON EDET of the ACN , an indigene of Ifa Atai village inUyo, became marooned from the convoy of the ACN by some mechanical damage to his motor cycle. He stopped to repair his cycle. The PDP youths caught up with him and severely beat up on him. They seized his motor cycle and phone and went away leaving him for death. He survives to tell the story also courtesy of the gallantry of the State police command. The PDP mob led by Ikpongke Dan an indigene of MbiakpanAtan village in Ward 6 and Savior Uwa of Ikot Ada Idem village in Ward 5 of this Local Government Area have vandalised the billboard of SEN. John Udoedehe, the Governorship candidate of the ACN erected same day in that Ward 6. ITU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA Our information is that, PDP elements armed to the teeth prevented the ACN rally at the Civic Centre in the Local Government Headquarters at Mbak-Atai , Itu inspite of an earlier application for the venue. To save lives, the ACN opted for a Church venue to hold their rally. Our client instructs that this shall not always be so. ABAK LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA Instruction from our client in this Local Government Area is that the PDP has sown Mobile Police uniform and prospects to bring in kitted warriors from Ika Local Government Area of the State reputed to have fought boundary wars with the Igbos, to disrupt the ACN rally there. This is expected to follow government's refusal of any venue the ACN could ask for. Obviously, there shall be several loss of lives in this one. Our client is afraid that she could be pushed to the wall here and what could happen can only be imagined. IKOT EKPENE, ESSIEN UDIM, IKA, ORUK ANAM AND UKANAFUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS. Our instructions in these Local Government Areas are that the PDP led by Emmanuel Enoidem, the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Renewal, Sunday Ibanga, the Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area PDP Chapter Chairman, Nse Ntuen, the Essien Udim Local Government Council Chairman, and Etido Inyang, Governor Akpabio's Special Adviser on Technical matters, all of PDP, have concluded plans to levy war against the ACN. In a meeting held a few days before this instruction at Ukana, the Governor's village at Essien Udim Local Government Area, the parties agreed to vote over #5billion naira in arms and ammunition to wage war against the ACN in these Local Government Areas. Here they do not want the ACN to campaign at all, even in alternative venues. Certainly, the Federal Republic of Nigeria must be interested in this. Should this happen, our client ask, would the April elections still be considered as elections? ESIT EKET LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA We are instructed here that the Council Chairman, one MrVictor Bassey publicly proclaimed to the delight of his guests, the wife of Governor Akpabio, the paramout ruler and other dignitaries in a reception, that no other party would be allowed to campaign in that local government area. This our client says, is on video. He added that such would be considered a crime and treated as such. ORON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA The Commissioner for Youth and Sports , one Oyong Asuquohas already warned off the ACN campaign team. At the burial of former Chairman of the PDP in Akwa IbomState, late Tony Emenyi a few month's ago, he successfully turned back the luxurious buses and other vehicles directed by the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attahto convey mourners to the venue. They were apprehended, prevented from entering Oron town at the Uyo – Oron road in Akwa Ibom State by men instructed by Commissioner Asuquo. They were assaulted, raided, robbed and were forced back. Commissioner Oyong vows to repeat this on the day the ACN campaigns at Oron. CONCLUSION Our client's final instruction is that the activities of the PDP and her government in Akwa Ibom State are clearly calculated to overawe the State. They are lawless, reckless, and bloodthirsty.They have no love for the people of Akwa Ibom and would do anything to keep power. Nothing, not even life would be so sacred to prevent their cravings.. Surely, no free and fair election can take place under this atmosphere. Our client is aware that under the Electoral Act, the INEC has powers to void elections in violent areas. However, this will be grossly unfair to parties who are victims of violence particularly in areas they are popular. We are therefore under instructions to ask that you apprehend all violent elements in government and place them under security watch. The ACN must not be allowed to be pushed to the wall and tempted to react in kind. Moreover, the party may not be able to rein in supporters who could no longer tolerate the excesses of the PDP and her government. Our final instructions are that we ask and we do hereby ask that all venues the ACN ask to use for campaigns be completely secured for use of the party, by all the security agencies in Nigeria, particularly where the PDP herself had used the venues, and that adequate security be provided for all parties equally and fairly in the campaigns. It is certainly not fair to assign the governor and his aides a platoon of security while assigning light security to our client's supporters and encouraging them to resort to their own devices. Our client sends you her warmest regards. For Francis Efanga & Co Francis Efanga Eno Adams, San Francisco, USA

The Nigerian SSS and Godswill Akpabio: Who is Fooling Who?

Written by
Thompson Essien Tel: 503-661-6368



The Mental State of Godswill Akpabio


The People of Akwa Ibom State know that Godswill Akpabio is a paranoid individual who is troubled by the blood of innocent men and women he has contributed, directly or indirectly, to the untimely loss of their lives since 2007. Godswill Akpabio is also a man with an inferiority complex developed since childhood as a result of uncertainty about the identity of his real biological father. These two factors may be the actual reasons why Akpabio is unsettling, restless, cries easily, and frequently exhibits traits that many people often use in describing him as a man with dual personality. These two factors may also be the reason why Akpabio is generally known as a man who enjoys telling lies, even if his two hands are caught, re-handed, deep inside the cookie jar.

Is Godswill Akpabio suffering from Paranoia?


There is something about Godswill Akpabio which I find very interesting, though intriguing; his ability to use his dual personality trait to manipulate the Nigerian system, as in the ability to manipulate the Nigerian SSS agents into believing that his enemies, real or imagined---mostly imagined-- are out to kill him and his family. At least within the last two years, Akpabio has filed several complaints with the SSS complaining about all sorts of people with allegations that these people are out to "get" him.

The most bizarre case is the allegation that Thompson Essien is the head of a group that detonated a bomb at the premises of Akwa Ibom State Broadcasting Corporation. Interestingly, in spite of the careless statements issued to the media by Nsima Ekere, (Akpabio’s Deputy), in which he mentioned that Thompson Essien was the head of the group that detonated the bomb, no available evidence was presented to that effect, other than a letter sent to him (Thompson Essien) on the Internet by a group, which claimed responsibility for the bombing----a letter which Thompson Essien purposely posted on the Internet with a note which clearly stated that maybe it would help security agencies in their investigations. And let me add here that if Thompson Essien had anything to do with the bombing of the AKBC, he never would have been as stupid to the point of releasing the letter to the public, knowing very well that he could be linked to the bombing situation.

There is also another bizarre case. At the end of the Congress of Ibibio People's Union held in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 2011, a Communique was issued, in which there was a line about mobilizing villagers to start a militia (vigilante) group to watch over their villages against the waves of kidnappings in the State since the Government of Godswill Akpabio did not seem to care about the safety and security of the masses. But lo and behold, and in his typical mood of sheer paranoia, Godswill Akpabio felt threatened that IPU was going to replace his militia groups (the AKPF, ADUMA, and ADV) with one of its own.

Akpabio panicked to the point of hysteria, as evidenced in his speech at the Akwa Ibom State National Convention in Miami, Florida, the following week, during which he screamed, "Oh! They (IPU) say they are forming a militia group. Is that the type of group you need? I am going to make sure that all those who want to form a militia group in Akwa Ibom State are deported from the United States." Some people in the audience clapped, without even knowing what Akpabio was talking about and without knowing that at that moment, Akpabio was at the peak of a serious mental drain, caused by the minimizing effect of his psychotic medication, which was wearing out of his blood stream at a dangerous rate.

As soon as he returned to Nigeria, Akpabio compiled all sorts of manufacturing reports against Ibibio People's Union (IPU) and sent them to the State Security Services as evidence that IPU is an organization formed to overthrow his government, with Thompson Essien as its leader. However, what Akpabio did not mention to the SSS was his motive behind his complaints against IPU.

The Reasons and the Real Target of Akpabio’s Gripes


Those of us that organized the IPU Congress in Atlanta know very well that Akpabio's gripes with the organization are because Senator Akpan Udoedehe was invited to the event, while Akpabio was ignored. A few days to the IPU Congress in Atlanta, a gentleman telephoned me from Houston, Texas, and wanted to know what would happen if Akpabio, without invitation, showed up at the IPU Congress. I asked him if Akpabio wanted to attend the event. He said yes. "Tell Akpabio," I instructed the caller, "that if he shows up at the IPU Congress, he would do so at his own risk because he would be venturing into a very hostile environment. Tell Akpabio that he was not invited and we don't want him. I also want you to tell Akpabio that if he shows up, without invitation, as the leader of the organization, I will personally affect his arrest for trespassing." The message must have been delivered to Akpabio because he did not show up.

People who read this may be tempted to jump to the conclusion that I sent the above message to Akpabio because I don't like him. It is true that I don't like Akpabio. But my rationale at the time was my concern for his safety. At the time, my quick instincts instructed that with Senator Akpan Udoedehe (a man whom Akpabio has lied against, twice, for his arrest and detention) at the event as the Guest of Honor, there was no way I could envision what might have been the reaction of his (Udoedehe) supporters towards Akpabio. In my mind, I couldn't imagine Senator Akpan Udoedehe and Godswill Akpabio physically together in the same hall. I did not want to be blamed for heading an organization and hosting an event which might have resulted in a situation where someone could have been seriously hurt. I don't know if such fears might have materialized, but I just did not want to take the risk.

My second line of reasoning was based on the fact that majority of those that attended the Congress were people with very strong feelings against the policies, or lack of it, of Godswill Akpabio as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State. It was very likely that within the audience there would be men and women, whose relatives have been kidnapped, assassinated, murdered, robbed, and unjustly locked up in prisons. All it would have taken for all hell to break loose at the Congress hall would have been a single unguarded statement by Godswill Akpabio, no matter how well intentioned it might have been.

On the surface, those who read the ordeal of Chris Udoh with the SSS may think that Thompson Essien is the reason why Godswill Akpabio went to the SSS. It is not. Godswill Akpabio’s complaints to the SSS about Thompson Essien are a ploy to get to Senator Akpan Udoedehe. Akpabio was and still is angry that he was not invited to IPU Congress. Akpabio believes strongly that the Senator is the brain behind the refusal of the IPU Executives to invite him (Akpabio) to the event. And, according to information from some members of his inner circle, nothing pained Akpabio so much as knowing that he and his opponent (the Senator) were in the United States at the same time to attend events hosted by the people of Akwa Ibom State.

According to Chris Udoh, the SSS asked him about Thompson Essien, about who finances this and who finances that. They also asked what he knows about the bomb in Akwa Ibom State. Let it be on record that in November (2011), when Senator Akpan Udoedehe was invited for questioning by the SSS in Abuja, he was put through the same line of questioning that Chris Udoh endured last week with the SSS in Port Harcourt.

How Professional is the SSS?

After his interrogation with the SSS in Abuja, Senator Akpan Udoedehe commended the agents for their professionalism. After his encounter with the SSS in Port Harcourt, Chris Udoh wrote; “One important thing I must bring out up-front is that the SSS officials were organized, respectful, and civil in attitude. I believe they are well trained. If the Nigerian police or other security agencies can borrow 10% of their professionalism, we will have a great nation – the guys were so good and receptive.” I have no reason to doubt the way the two gentlemen assessed the SSS. And I have no doubt that the SSS has clearly stated rules, or policies, that spell out expectations and high degree of professionalism among its agents.

However, I am highly convinced that there are some rogue-agents in the agency, whose mandate is to give the SSS a bad name and a bad image. These rogue agents are the ones that collude with evil and corrupt politicians, such as Godswill Akpabio, to harass innocent citizens in the name of State Security.

As an instance, when Chris Udoh appeared at the SSS office in Port Harcourt, a representative from his employer---Shell--- asked to know if Chris Udoh’s invitation was a private matter or connected to his employment. He was told the invitation is a private matter. Now, here is the question; if the reason Chris Udoh was invited was personal, why did the SSS send the letter of invitation to Shell---his employer? Is that professionalism?

After Chris had introduced himself, he asked the Director for his name. But the Director refused. Instead, he told Chris; “I have told you that I am the director of SSS, why do you need my name? There is only one director of SSS in River State, and that is me, (pointing to himself), everybody knows me. Let us proceed with the reason for today.” Here the Director was behaving as if his name is so sacred that one needs a combination to unlock the Covenant for access to the coveted name. What arrogance from a man who is paid by taxpayers to serve the people. If this behaviour of the Director could be described as professional, then I rebuke it in the name of Jesus Christ.

And, as to add insult to injury, the Director objected to interview Chris with his lawyers present. Is that professionalism? If I were Chris Udoh, I would have told the Director that I would not answer any question or cooperate, unless and until my lawyer sits beside me. Such a stand would have educated the arrogant Director to know that there are people in Nigeria who have refused to be intimidated by the wickedness of a few people entrusted with governance.

Akpabio and the SSS: Who is fooling who?


Let me say that the SSS and Godswill Akpabio are playing games with each other. Akpabio knows that he has no evidence, whatsoever, to connect Thompson Essien with any of his maddening accusations and allegations as reported to the SSS. The agents of SSS, on the other hand, know very well that Akpabio is playing gimmicks due to paranoia. But for some reason, the men and women at the SSS are either too timid or afraid to tell Akpabio, "listen, Governor, your report lacks merit. Therefore, we are going to put it where it should go; trash bin."

The reason I say this is because Thompson Essien is not a fugitive, who is in hiding. He is very visible in all aspects; on the Internet he posts where he lives and sometimes he would include his telephone numbers. If the SSS had any evidence to whatever allegations Akpabio has filed against Thompson Essien with the agency, I am of the opinion that, by now, the agency would have contacted him, at least for questioning. If the SSS had any proof of his connection to the bombing at AKBC, they could have contacted him a long time ago. So far, they have not done so. Instead, some agents regale themselves in harassing innocent citizens pretending appear serious about the madness of Godswill Akpabio.

What I don't understand is why the SSS is cooperating with Godswill Akpabio to harass innocent citizens under the pretense that they want to know about Thompson Essien. When Senator Udoedehe appeared at the SSS in Abuja, they asked, "What do you know about Thompson Essien? Who is Thompson Essien?" When Chris Udoh appeared before the SSS in Port Harcourt, they asked, "What do you know about Thompson Essien? Who is Thompson Essien?" Asking Chris to tell them about Thompson Essien is laughable. At least Thompson Essien has had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with Senator Udoedehe. As for Chris Udoh, Thompson Essien has never met the guy. Yet this is the same man SSS agents are bombarding with questions about Thompson Essien’s profile. If the SSS wants to know about Thompson Essien, let them contact Thompson Essien, instead of asking people about him. Thompson Essien is not a fugitive, whose profile must be obtained through covet intelligence gatherings. I have provided the information below where Thompson Essien could be contacted, if the SSS feels like doing so.

What is Thompson Essien’s Position on Godswill Akpabio?


Since the SSS is beating around the bush, let me take this opportunity to give them more information they can add to my profile, by clearly stating my position regarding Godswill Akpabio. I am not under any cover, I want Akpabio removed as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State; this is not a secret where the SSS has to consult an oracle to find out. I want Akpabio out because he is responsible for all the kidnappings, assassinations, rape, murders, and all the incarcerations of innocent Akwa Ibom people---all in the name of politics. I want Akpabio out because of the corruptions and theft of the people’s money. I want Akpabio out because he is a thief, who has stolen, not only the people’s resources, but also their mandate. I want Akpabio out so that there could be peace, safety and security in Akwa Ibom State. I want Akpabio out because he is a bad and terrible leader.

Does that mean I want Akpabio dead? Hell, no! There are no doubts that Godswill Akpabio is a devil. So, who in his right mind would want his hands soiled by the blood of a devil? I don’t. Therefore, why would I want to kill Akpabio? As a matter of fact, I pray daily for God to save the life of Akpabio so that when he is finally kicked out office, he could be brought to court to give an account of all the people’s resources he has stolen since 2007.

He must live to tell the people where he got the money to acquire all the lands in Akwa Ibom State. He must live to give an account of where he got the money to build all the mansions he owns. He must live to give an account of all the money he is hiding in foreign banks. If for some unfortunate event Akpabio happens to die (God forbids!) before he can account for his atrocities, it is Akwa Ibom people that will lose-out on everything. That is why Akpabio must live, but he must get out of office.

Conclusion

Finally, let me take this opportunity to repeat myself; Thompson Essien is not the reason Akpabio went to the SSS. Akpabio wants Akpan Udoedehe---dead! Since after the Election, Akpan Udoedehe has reasonably stayed away from Akwa Ibom State, which makes it difficult for Akpabio to commit a crime and blame it on the Senator. So, Akpabio's rationale is that if he could link Akpan Udoedehe to Thompson Essien, his strongest critic, then Akpan Udoedehe would be arrested and sent to Uyo where Godswill Akpabio would have a good chance to kill the Senator. It is called politics---Akpabio's style.

We could recall that Godswill Akpabio has said, on many occasions, that he would rather kill Senator Akpan Udoedehe than allow him to succeed as the next governor of Akwa Ibom State. With the pending case in the Tribunal, a situation where Akpabio never thought would occur, and with the pending case of Engineer Frank Okon against Akpabio for forging a Certificate of Clearance, Akpabio knows that it is becoming inevitable, whether he likes it or not, that Senator Akpan Udoedehe will emerge as the next governor of Akwa Ibom State. Now you know the full story.

Essien writes from Portland, Oregon