Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) under the leadership of Governor Udom Emmanuel has cried out over the sudden removal of Mr. John Abang, the state Commissioner of Police.

Speaking on the government’s dismay, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh lamented that; “The Commissioner of Police was hurriedly withdrawn from Akwa Ibom for doing his professional duty responsibly.”

“Apart from the fact that the outgoing CP barely spent a month in the State, the circumstances surrounding his removal is a mockery to the nation and a contrast to the insecurity battle of the federal government.”

“Why should an officer who successfully resisted the invasion of hoodlums and professionally protected an institution of government be rewarded with unceremonial removal from office? Ordinarily, such feat in other climes would have attracted promotion and commendation.”

“This is a sharp pointer to the sad narrative that the force is tilting its political pendulum to favour a particular political divide. The danger this portends to our democracy is better imagined than seen. We are shocked to see this action from the Police that should unbiasedly serve the interest of all.”

“Sadly, the precedent the force has set now encourages anyone to take laws into his hand ostensibly because the power from “above” is strong enough to shield the culprit.”

“We hereby demand for a full scale investigation on what transpired in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Monday, November 19, 2019. This is the only way to discourage further impunity by few individuals and squeeze the fragile peace caused by the rampaging opposition elements in the state.”