Governor Umo Eno has broken his silence over a resurfaced video in which his daughter, Jane Eddidiong Ufot, made grave allegations against him following the death of her mother and former First Lady, Patience Umo Eno, in September 2024.
The Viral Clips
Two videos circulated widely this week showed Jane, who serves as the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Health, Safety, and Environment, making emotional statements:
– In one clip, she directly addressed her father, warning: “ Let’s talk before this destroys everything… I am not a sacrifice.”
– Another showed her urging her young daughter to repeat: “Do you want them to kill us? If we die… my blood will not go scot-free.”
Governor’s Response
At a press briefing on Saturday, Governor Eno confirmed the videos were recorded last year during the family’s grieving period but dismissed their resurgence as “a calculated political attack ahead of his administration’s second anniversary.
Key Points from His Statement:
“Why is this coming up now as we celebrate our achievements? It’s clear some want to distract us.”
Jane and her husband were present at the briefing, with the governor stating, *“We are a close-knit family. Grief affects everyone differently.”
“I’ve lost my wife. Must we reopen wounds? Even in politics, families should be off-limits.”
My commitment to Akwa Ibom remains unwavering. I urge detractors to focus on issues, not personal tragedies.”
Political Undertones?
The governor’s remarks hint at frustration with opposition tactics, though he avoided naming specific groups. His daughter has not publicly resurfaced.
Public Reaction
While some sympathize with the family’s trauma, others demand further clarification on Jane’s allegations. Social media remains divided, with hashtags like
What’s Next?
The governor’s office has not indicated plans for legal action against video sharers but warned against *“exploiting private grief for political gain.”*
