Akpan Umoh
Concerned Akwa Ibom Youths have decried the utterances by former Presidential candidate, Mr Omoyele Sowore over comments allegedly blackmailing Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom for influencing the suspension of a student of the Akwa Ibom State University.
The President, Akwa Ibom Concerned Youths, Mr Victor Ekwong, on Monday in a statement, said it was wrong for the former presidential candidate to blame the governor for a decision taken by the authorities of the institution.
It was learnt that the said student, Mr Iniobong Ekpo was suspended by the authorities of the institution over a Facebook comment he made criticising Emmanuel’s administration.
They said that the governor devoted the uppermost echelon of his career in one of Nigeria’s biggest banks to the progress of the state and would not accept any form of blackmail against the sterling career of the governor.
They said that although Akwa Ibom State University is State owned, every tertiary institution is run by a Governing Council or the Senate and by rules and regulations.
“The fact that he links the Governor Udom Emmanuel to whatever happened in the Institution, is a direct testimony to the fact that he is a confirmed case of schizophrenia. He is not to be taken serious by any sane human.
“Academic certificates are issued to those who have been found worthy “In CHARACTER and in LEARNING”, little wonder Sowore was twice expelled, because CHARACTER and LEARNING are two areas he is clearly found wanting.
“May we remind Omoyele that it amounts to blackmail and criminal defamation of character to call a man a thief without proofs. Omoyele should also be reminded that pulling down leaders will NEVER make him one, his closest call to leadership will be to lead a group of hoodlums and evil-minded people like himself.
“Activism is a noble course, mixing it with hooliganism will only take Nigeria backward, little wonder he was rejected and chased away by responsible #EndSars protesters when he wanted to hijack the protest for his selfish ends and continuous clout chasing.
“Sowore has no place in the committee of responsible Nigerians and especially the youths which we will continue to remind him this fact. “Finally, Omoyele, be reminded that Akwa Ibom is not Lagos, Akwa Ibom youths therefore use this channel to demand an unreserved, public apology from Omoyele Sowore within 7 days from today, else, we will leave no stone unturned legally to ensuring that Sowore is disposed of,” they stated.