I resigned from Akwa Ibom govt because I was not made deputy governorship candidate, says Udom’s aide

Janet Amba, an aide to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has resigned her appointment.

Amba was special assistant to the governor on Small and Medium Enterprise.

In an interview with Premium Times, she said she resigned because she wasn’t made the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party.

“I just felt I have not been treated the way I felt I have worked. I felt I should excuse myself but no hard feelings. I am still part of the government,” she said.

THe governorship candidate of the party, Umo Eno had picked the senator representing Akwa Ibom South District, Akon Eyakenyi, as his running mate.

“I needed the deputy governorship slot, but I have not been given. So anybody can conclude the way they want.

“So they recognised that I deserve it? That office is a place of service for Oron people, not for appreciation for loyalty as in the case of a senator from my place,” she said.

“I’m not against it being given to her. But why would you bring someone from the Senate when we have several people including the present Secretary to the State Government, Mr Ekuwem, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Felicia Etim that could have occupied the position,” she added.