Prelate of the Methodist Church, Sunday Mbang, has cautioned Senator Godswill Akpabio against setting ablaze the state he once led for a long time.
Tending to correspondents yesterday in Uyo in the interest of religious pioneers and fathers of confidence in the state, Prelate Mbang denounced Senator Akpabio for his job in what he called the 'militarisation' of Akwa Ibom in front of the March 9, 2019 decisions.
The prelate Emeritus compared the lead of the previous senator to a reckless child who should cease from his firm frame of mind and return home and work with his kin.
Prelate Mbang said in spite of the fact that, as an individual, Senator Akpabio maintains all authority to unreservedly connect with whatever ideological group he regards fit for himself, his unguarded articulations have, in any case, touched off unfortunate contention among individuals from the distinctive ideological groups in the state.
His words: “As if to confirm the belligerent disposition of Senator Akpabio and his party the APC, the invasion of Akwa Ibom landscape by the military, shortly before and during the last Presidential and National Assembly Elections of February 28, 2019, sent a wrong signal to our people.
“There were reports of harassment, intimidation and physical assault of the electorate in parts of Akwa Ibom State, especially in Ikot Ekpene senatorial district, where Senator Akpabio stood elections.
“As we speak, some of the political actors arrested by men of the Nigerian Police and the military are still held in custody without any charge brought against them in the court of law.
“As we prepare for the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections next Saturday, unfolding events of the last few days have given further reasons for concern, it has been observed that the Akwa Ibom landscape is gradually becoming militarized.
Troops have been moved into the state more than ever, Men of the Nigerian Police have likewise progressed toward becoming fight prepared.
“This militarization of our state would have been understandable and apt if we were in a war situation. For God sake, we are not at war, and therefore, we condemn this suspicious deployment of soldiers and men of other security forces to Akwa Ibom State.
“Commanders and other hierarchy of security forces should remember that professionalism is the hallmark of their callings, and they are never expected to turn their guns against a peaceful people, with whose monies the guns are bought”, Mbang admonished.
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