Aniekan Uko, Special Adviser to Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno on Legislative Affairs, has resigned from his position to pursue his political aspiration.
Uko, a former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly who represented Ibesikpo Asutan State Constituency, conveyed his resignation in a letter to the governor dated Tuesday.
“Please accept this formal notice of my resignation as Honorary Special Adviser on Legislative Affairs, as I embark on a new chapter to pursue future opportunities that align with my goals,” the letter read.
He added: “I am grateful for the experience, and I appreciate the chance to have served. However, due to evolving circumstances, I find it necessary to step down in order to focus on my aspiration. I remain hopeful that I will continue to support your administration in other capacities.”
Uko thanked the governor for the trust reposed in him and wished the state “continuous growth, success, and best wishes for a brighter future.”
There are indications that the former state legislator stepped down to contest a seat in the National Assembly, specifically the Green Chamber.
Governor Umo Eno had earlier cautioned appointees against leaving the cabinet for elective offices, disclosing that current State and National Assembly members had been given automatic return tickets.
Eno said it was an agreement reached before their defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on June 6, 2025.
The plan was later cancelled following protests by aggrieved aspirants who argued that the decision was undemocratic, undermined zoning, and denied the electorate free choice at the polls.
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