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The general assumption among Akwa Ibom State indigenes is that Godswill Akpabio is all out in support of his Secretary to the Government, Mr. Umana Okon Umana, as his successor in 2015. On the surface, this assumption seems plausible. But beneath the curtain, some let-me-think-this-over maneuverings are being carried out with indications pointing to the real posturing; Akpabio may not believe in Umana O. Umana as his successor. And reliable sources have confirmed that there is a strategy on the drawing board to stop Umana Okon Umana from contesting for the governorship of the state in 2015.


It is not clear if Umana has yet been contacted. But several sources close to Akpabio say he is working on removing Umana from Akwa Ibom State by submitting his name to Jonathan for a Federal appointment into his cabinet. The story has been confirmed that Jonathan is planning to reshuffle his cabinet in January and Akpabio, who is close to the presidency, is working with Jonathan to offer appointment to Umana. One of the positions in Jonathan’s cabinet expected to be vacant is in a ministry that has something to do with technology; Akpabio wants Umana to occupy that position.


It is not quite clear why Akpabio’s support for Umana is waning but several speculations abound to justify the reasons. One speculation is that Mr. Umana Okon Umana had confided in some of his supporters that if he wins the governorship, one of his immediate plans will be to deal with Akpabio and his brothers, such as Emem, Nsentip, Prince, and Ibanga, who have looted the treasury and squandered the people’s money, as if the money are returns from their personal investments. When Umana’s plan was leaked to Akpabio, probably by one of Umana’s confidante or supporters, Akpabio held a meeting with his brothers for suggestions on how to counter Umana Okon Umana.

According to an insider, a suggestion came up that Akpabio should try to convince Umana by telling him that he (Umana) has put in all his expertise at a state level and in order to obtain a national recognition, Umana should move up by accepting a cabinet position at the federal level. Umana’s departure from Akwa Ibom State will give Akpabio the opportunity to plant one of his surrogates who will not hesitate to use the office of the Chief Executive to do the biddings of Godswill Akpabio.

Another speculation on why Akpabio is no longer sure of Umana is the doubt whether Umana Okon Umana’s credibility can withstand the campaign force of a formidable opponent, such as Senators Akpan Udoedehe and Udo Udoma, if they so decides on entering the race. Sources say the recent attack on Umana Okon Umana over the Internet has convinced Akpabio that Umana may not have what it takes to win the office of the governor. According to a source, “Umana’s credibility is not strong at all. Besides, he is not that endearing to the people of Akwa Ibom. His elusive personality portrays him as someone who cannot and should not be trusted.”


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Da owo, why do u even think in the first place that Umana Okon Umana could become the Gov of that great State? Thank God his time is running out soon. See u on d other side of the story.