{"id":150446,"date":"2025-02-15T16:58:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T15:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/akwa-ibom-group-alleges-imbalance-in-commissioner-special-adviser-nominees"},"modified":"2025-02-20T15:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:57:32","slug":"akwa-ibom-group-alleges-imbalance-in-commissioner-special-adviser-nominees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/akwa-ibom-group-alleges-imbalance-in-commissioner-special-adviser-nominees","title":{"rendered":"Akwa Ibom: Group alleges imbalance in commissioner, special adviser nominees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A civil liberty organization in Akwa Ibom State, Oron Youth Movement, has alleged imbalance in the nomination of commissioners and special advisers as it affects Oron ethnic nationality in the state.<\/p>\n<p>In a protest letter addressed to the state governor, Umo Eno, the group urged him to revisit the list in order to give Oron a fair representation, befitting of it status as the third largest ethnic group in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The letter made available to our correspondent in Uyo on Saturday was endorsed by the group\u2019s National President, Edet Eyo, National Secretary, Edet Iyahakwa, National Director, Media and Publicity, Victor Obiosio and National Director of Women Affairs, Sylvia Ekpot.<\/p>\n<p>Others who also signed the letter include National Director of Security and Special Duties, Oyokunyi Umoh, and National Director of Organisation and Mobilization, Emmanuel Essang.<\/p>\n<p>The governor had recently sent a list of 27 commissioner and Special Adviser nominees to the State House of Assembly, urging the lawmakers to give the list a prompt response.<\/p>\n<p>However, the group said a critical evaluation of the list revealed a glaring imbalance with the Ibibios having 17 nominees, Annang 7, while the Oron ethnic group got only two nominees with Eastern Obolo, Ibeno getting one nominee each.<\/p>\n<p>The group expressed disappointment that such inequitable distribution is a reflection of the systemic marginalization being suffered by the Oro people in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The letter dated February 12, 2025<\/p>\n<p>reads in part: \u201cWe, the Oron Youth Movement, write to express our utmost disappointment and disillusionment with your recent nomination of twenty-seven (27) commissioners and special advisers in Akwa Ibom State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe glaring imbalance in the representation of our people is a stark reminder of the gross injustice and marginalization we have faced for far too long in the State we are part of.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe, the people of Oron Nation, believe in your administration, and we see you as a leader who is guided by the Holy Spirit and committed to equity, inclusiveness, and fairness. However, we\u2019re compelled to<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, we\u2019re compelled to address the alarming statistics from your recent nomination of twenty-seven (27) commissioners and special advisers, which raises concerns about representation and fairness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUpon analyzing the distribution of nominees based on ethnic nationalities, we observed a glaring imbalance: Ibibios (17 persons), Annang (7 persons), Oro (2 persons), and Eastern Obolo\/Ibeno (1 person).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis disparity is further exacerbated when viewed through the lens of federal constituencies and the thirty-one (31) Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Noting that the nomination followed a local government-based process, the group emphasized that allocating only two nominees to Oron ethnic nationality with five local government councils is way of undermining the interests of the people<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSir your nomination appears to follow a local government-based selection process. However, allocating only two nominees to Oron Ethnic Nationality, which has five local governments, is a gross injustice and inequitable in the distribution, and it is a clear indication that our interests have been grossly undermined.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just a matter of numbers; it is a question of fairness, equity, and justice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe strongly urge you to reassess the present list of the nominations for Commissioners and Special Advisers and ensure Oron Ethnic Nationality receives fair representation in Akwa Ibom State\u2019s governance, reflective of our significant contributions to the State\u2019s growth and development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to a more equitable distribution of seats, acknowledging our rightful place in the State\u2019s administration\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. A civil liberty organization in Akwa Ibom State, Oron Youth Movement, has alleged imbalance in the nomination of commissioners and special advisers as it affects Oron ethnic nationality in the state. 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