Gov. Umo Eno.
By Anietie Akpan
Ekpene Obo Youth, in Esit Eket Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom state, have sent a passionate message of appeal to the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, calling for the unconditional release of their daughter, Princess God’sown Udoito.
The letter of appeal which was endorsed by the President General, Ekpene Obo Youth Council, Comrade Solomon Nse Solomon and the Secretary General, Prince Emmanuel Dan Akpe, said “we humbly appeal to your noble self to consider the unconditional release of Princess God’sown Udoito, a daughter of Ekpene Obo, who has been detained for charges of defamation and false accusation.
“As the father of our great state, we implore you to consider the human aspect of this case and its impact on the life of this young woman, her family, and the entire Ekpene Obo community”.
The youth said, “as a father, leader, and pastor, we believe you understand the importance of mercy and compassion. We appeal to you to temper justice with mercy and exercise your executive clemency powers to grant Princess Udoito her freedom.
“The prolonged detention of Princess Udoito has brought sorrow and concern to her family and the community.
“As the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, you have the power to grant reprieve and show kindness to those suffering under the law. We humbly appeal to you to exercise this power and release Princess Udoito unconditionally”.
This act of mercy, they said, “will bring relief to Princess Udoito and her family, peace and stability to the Ekpene Obo community and Ekid Nation, and demonstrate your commitment to upholding the values of justice, mercy, and compassion”.
Recall, the people of Eket, comprising Eket and Esit Eket LGAs, had on Monday morning, January 19, embarked on a peaceful protest calling for the release of Princess Udoito, despite heavy police presence and downpour.
The protesters led by the Afighiwaad President, Willie Mbong presented their demands to the Police insisting that Udoito should be released unconditionally and the state government to address the Stubb Creek issue in line with various court judgments that have been decided in favour of the Ekid people.
