By John Ogunsemore

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno said his family is intact, urging the public to disregard the controversy generated by an old video made by his daughter, Jane Edidiong Ufot, which is currently circulating on social media.

Eno stated this on the flanks of the birthday celebration of a former Deputy Governor of the state, Obong Nsima Ekere in Uyo on Saturday, according to Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh.

In the trending video, Eno’s daughter, who was appointed Senior Special Adviser on Health, Safety and Environment in his government, raised serious concerns about her mother’s death, alleging her father had questions to answer.

Daily Sun recalls that Eno’s wife and Jane’s mother, Patience Oluwakemi Umo Eno died in September 2024.

Speaking on Saturday, the governor explained that the trauma of losing her mother could have caused his daughter’s reaction captured in the video.

He expressed dismay that people could resurrect the video of an incident that occurred last year immediately after his wife’s demise to score political gains.

Reiterating that recirculating the video was politically motivated, the governor said, “We are in political times and so you can expect more of that.”

He added, “My family is intact and you can see all of them.

“The event you are talking about took place immediately my wife died last year, so why is it surfacing now on the eve of our second anniversary when we are celebrating the milestone we have achieved?

“That teaches me that there are detractors around. My family is intact, that’s Jane herself there. We are a good family.

“The pressure on the kids when they lose a love one, could be traumatic and we must know that.

“What I can only appeal to everyone is that they should not bring back the sad memory.

“Allow my wife’s peaceful soul to rest in peace. I can’t be distracted, I remain focused.

“I will continue to serve Akwa Ibom people. I don’t wish what happened to me to happen to anyone else.

“People throwing this thing around, if that is what they wish for themselves, I wish them good luck. My family is intact. Even in politics the family should be off limit.”

The governor assured that he would remain focused on his mission to move the state forward.