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By Aniebiet Francis

It is unfortunate and frankly disappointing that Kenneth Okonkwo, a supposed learned fellow, chose to describe His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno as a “political transgender.” This remark, cloaked in provocation and dramatics, is both reckless and deeply disrespectful, not just to the person of the Governor, but to the democratic values of civility, maturity, and principled governance.

Truth be told, Kenneth Okonkwo, who has moved from PDP to APC and now to Labour Party, should be the last person to question anyone’s political consistency or desire for a free sail to electoral victory. The term “political transgender” meant to mock and ridicule falls flat when uttered by someone whose own political wardrobe has changed as often as election seasons. It is ironic, laughable if not hypocritical.

Governor Umo Eno does not need to fight to prove his masculinity. From the moment he took the oath of office, he made it abundantly clear that his istration was going to be different. He came to rebuild broken bridges, to foster peace, and to consolidate the gains of those who came before him. That was not a weak man speaking. That was a visionary leader stepping into divine alignment with the season and assignment ordained for him.

Mr Okonkwo needs to understand that leadership, like life, is governed by seasons and Governor Umo Eno understands the season he is called to. His predecessor, Governor Udom Emmanuel, governed in the era of David, a time that required confrontation, fortitude, and political warfares. He fought tough battles to secure the integrity of the state, stabilize its economy, and lay a foundation for future growth. That was his divine mandate.

Now, Governor Umo Eno leads in the spirit of Solomon. He has inherited a season of peace from his predecessor, a moment for consolidation, construction, and covenantal leadership. Solomon was not called to fight wars; he was called to build the Temple, usher prosperity, and preserve peace. That did not make him weak, it made him wise. Likewise, Umo Eno's refusal to engage in needless political battles is not cowardice; it is spiritual intelligence and emotional discipline.

It takes strength to fight, but greater strength to restrain oneself from unnecessary conflict. Umo Eno's leadership is marked by calmness, stability, and quiet delivery of results. Under his watch, Akwa Ibom is treading a debt-free path. He is investing in grassroots development through his ARISE Agenda, empowering local businesses, improving healthcare and education, and promoting unity across party and ethnic lines.

These are the real attributes of modern leadership not shouting matches on television or grandstanding at political rallies.

If Mr. Okonkwo truly believes in democratic ideals, he should encourage peaceful governance, not condemn it. Nigeria needs less political gladiators and more thoughtful statesmen.

Governor Umo Eno did not come into office to make noise, He came to make a difference. He has chosen to focus on governance not grandstanding, progress, not provocation. He is not in a boxing ring, he is at a building site. The results are beginning to show.

We call on Nigerians, especially commentators and public figures, to elevate the tone of national discourse. Let us not belittle or disrespect those who choose the path of peace simply because they don’t entertain us with conflict. History has always favored the builders over the brawlers.

Akwa Ibom’s resources are for the development of our state not for avoidable pre- election and post elections legal battles. Let Kenneth Okonkwo play his drama elsewhere. Here in Akwa Ibom, we are writing a different script. A script that prioritizes peace, development and prosperity over unecessary show of masculinity.

Why can't these people face their states in the SE?

Why must they meddle into the affairs of others especially in the SS?

DomPerignon:
Why can't these people face their states in the SE?

Why must they meddle into the affairs of others especially in the SS?

Dumb and stvp1d comment.

DomPerignon:
Why can't these people face their states in the SE?

Why must they meddle into the affairs of others especially in the SS?

As far as we are in the same country, everyone has the rights to comment on the performance of other politicians. When you have stvvvvvpiiid politicians running states across the country, their mediocre colleagues will always think they are better.

But when you have excellent s running states, they will compel everyone else to wake up because they'll raise the bar of governance. In fact, today, we even use faraway America as a shining example in Nigeria because they've raised the bar of leadership in a multiracial society.

If you had some common sense, you'd have known this long ago.

DomPerignon:
Why can't these people face their states in the SE?

Why must they meddle into the affairs of others especially in the SS?

He’s a political analyst dumbo, you f**ls also analyzed Imi state, rest