Akwa Ibom
Govt. Denounces False Report By Sahara Reporters On 15% Tithe Deduction From Salaries Of Political Appointees In Akwa Ibom
Govt. Denounces False Report By Sahara Reporters On 15% Tithe Deduction From Salaries Of Political Appointees In Akwa Ibom
Govt. denounces false report by Sahara Reporters on 15% tithe deduction from salaries of political appointees in Akwa Ibom and vows to take every legal measure necessary to hold purveyors of fake news accountable.
The attention of the Government of Akwa Ibom State has been drawn to a malicious and misleading report by Sahara Reporters alleging that the State Government deducts 15% from workers’ salaries as tithe.
This is a reckless fabrication, a deliberate falsehood, and a failed attempt to smear the image of the Government and mislead the public. Linking the name of Governor Umo Eno to such a baseless claim is totally unbecoming and raises serious questions about the standard of journalism Sahara Reporters practices.
The publication mischievously displayed a screenshot of a remittance form alongside a shaded copy of a letter purportedly from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.
Upon verification, it is clear that the document relates strictly to the remuneration of certain categories of Personal Aides to the Governor, who are political appointees.
For the avoidance of doubt, there are various categories of Aides to the Governor whose monthly gross salary structure ranges from ₦200,000 to ₦1,432,000. These include:
• Honorary Special Advisers
• Senior Special Assistants
• Special Assistants (SA1 & SA2)
• Personal Assistants (PA, PA1, PA2/Ward PAs, PA3, PA4)
• Project Supervisors
However, in line with the Governor’s statement at a recent Townsquare meeting in Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, a full Personal Assistant to the Governor does not receive less than one million naira in salary and allowances per month.
It must be emphasized that the deduction reflected in the purported credit alert is a statutory tax. Every worker in Akwa Ibom State, whether an appointee or a civil servant, pays taxes.
Similarly, private sector workers also remit their PAYE taxes to the State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS). One wonders why the routine payment of tax, which is a constitutional responsibility of every citizen and is deducted at source from employees or appointees, is now being mischievously twisted to mean “tithes.”
Tithes to who, and for what, if we may ask? We challenge anyone to provide even a single piece of evidence of remittance of funds from government for such a purpose at any time since the administration of Governor Umo Eno came on board.
Govt. Denounces False Report By Sahara Reporters
The Government of Akwa Ibom State views this publication as mischievous, irresponsible, and ill-motivated. The matter is already under investigation, and appropriate steps will be taken to bring to book those behind this malicious falsehood.
6. We therefore urge the public to disregard this baseless story in its entirety. The Akwa Ibom State Government remains unwavering in its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the welfare of all workers, and will not be distracted by desperate attempts to distort the truth.
Finally, we caution Sahara Reporters and other media outlets against peddling unverified stories.
The Government will not hesitate to take every legal measure necessary to hold purveyors of fake news accountable.
Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah
Commissioner for Information
Akwa Ibom Indigenes Protest RMAFC Meeting, Warn Against Tampering With State’s Oil Wells
Akwa Ibom indigenes protest RMAFC meeting, warn against tampering with State’s Oil Wells. Akwa Ibom indigenes resident in Abuja on Tuesday stormed the venue of a meeting of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), where the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) on Disputed/New Oil Wells was sitting, to protest what they described as attempts to reopen a matter already settled by the Supreme Court.
The protesters cautioned that no individual or agency should tamper with Akwa Ibom State’s 76 oil wells, stressing that the ownership of the wells was conclusively determined in favour of the state by the Supreme Court in 2012.
They insisted that any move to revisit the issue through administrative or technical processes would amount to a disregard for the authority of the apex court and could undermine peace in the Niger Delta region.
Akwa Ibom State was formally represented at the IATC meeting by a high-powered delegation comprising leading legal practitioners, government officials and technocrats. Members of the delegation included Paul Usoro, SAN; Assam Assam, SAN; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, SAN; Uwemedimo Nwoko, SAN; Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN; and a former Attorney-General of Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom Indigenes Protest RMAFC Meeting
Also on the state’s delegation were the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Emem Bob, Former Attorney General and Commissioner Justice, Barr. Ekpenyong Ntekim; the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Aniekan Umanah; Honourable Member representing Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Dr Patrick Umoh, among others.
The delegation is expected to present Akwa Ibom State’s position before the committee, reiterating that the Supreme Court judgment remains final and binding, and urging all relevant federal agencies to respect and uphold the ruling.
PVC, APC E-Registration: Umo Eno Charges Constituents To Embrace Exercises
PVC, APC e-registration: Umo Eno charges constituents to embrace exercises. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged indigenes and residents of Ibiakpan Obotim Ward II, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, as well as others across the state, to participate in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and APC membership e-registration exercise, as, according to him, it is crucial for validating party membership and ensuring their voices are heard.
Addressing a crowd of APC members and supporters at his hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo, the Governor said that boosting both registrations is also critical to attracting more dividends, programmes, and welfare to the area.
“More party membership in a particular Ward implies more allocation of the party’s welfare to the place. And, I enjoin you to step up the membership numbers in order to be significant and relevant in the party’s scheme of things,” he noted.
The Governor directed the people to ensure that they register appropriately with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to have their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC, and become eligible to participate in future electoral exercises.
“No matter how populated you are in your party, if you don’t have your PVC, such a party population will be meaningless because your vote would not be counted as expected.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno
“So, I urge you to take these things very seriously and act accordingly for you and our people to be qualified to participate adequately in the upcoming elections,” he stressed.
Having gone round during the day to inspect the ongoing 120-metre Ofriyo–Eket Bridge and the 2.5 kilometre dual carriageway connecting Eket and Nsit Ubium Local Government Areas, and the ongoing General Hospital project in Ikot Ekpene Udo, the Governor enjoined the people to fully support the projects and other developmental initiatives of the administration for the overall benefit of the local government are
Police Arrests Suspected Car Snatcher, Recover Stolen Vehicle In Akwa Ibom
Police arrests suspected car snatcher, recover stolen cehicle in Akwa Ibom. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief and recovered a stolen vehicle in a swift operation in Uyo.
According to a statement released by the Command and signed by DSP Timfon John, LLB, Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer.
The incident occurred on 20th January 2026 around 11:30 pm, when operatives on routine night patrol along Godswill Akpabio International Stadium responded to a distress call from a man, a Bolt driver, who reported that his Toyota Corolla had been stolen at gunpoint.
Police quickly traced the stolen vehicle to Nkwot Ikono Village, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of Sunday Okon, a resident of Nna Enin Village, Uruan Local Government Area.
The suspect, who was found in possession of the stolen Toyota Corolla (registration DKA 337 CB) reportedly confessed to the crime during preliminary interrogation.
The Police Command said that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang and recover their weapons.
Police Arrests
Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commended the prompt response and professionalism of the officers, reassuring residents of the Command’s commitment to combating violent crimes and protecting lives and property across the state.
The public has been urged to remain vigilant and provide timely information to assist police operations.
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