Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, has signed an executive order to stop masquerade activities on streets and highways in the state.
In an X post on Wednesday, the governor said the decision
has become imperative to protect residents of the state from harassment,
violence and disorder from masquerades.
“I fully respect our culture, but no cultural practice
should endanger lives or disrupt public peace,” Eno said.
“If anyone wishes to
display masquerades, it must be confined to village squares — not our streets,
not our communities.
“As we welcome thousands of visitors this Christmas season,
we must show that Akwa Ibom is peaceful, orderly, and safe.
“I have directed security agencies to enforce this order
across all 31 LGAs.
“We will continue to promote our rich culture and tourism,
but never at the expense of public safety or human dignity.”
In an X post, Timfon John, spokesperson of the Akwa Ibom
police command, said one masquerade was arrested on December 1 for disturbing
public peace, as enforcement of the governor’s directive is ramped up across
the state.
“Yesterday, a masquerade was arrested for disrupting public
peace. One David was unveiled as the human being inside the Ekpo Masquerade
paraphernalia,” she wrote.
“He will have his day in court. The ban on public activities
of masquerades is still in force and the police is out to enforce it to the
fullest.”
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