Gov Eno reacts as ‘daughter’ accuses him of ‘sacrificing’ wife

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has attributed the resurfacing of a viral video — in which his daughter allegedly made emotional claims surrounding the death of her mother — to political adversaries bent on stirring controversy.

The video, which has gained widespread attention on social media, shows Ufot accusing her father of “sacrificing” his late wife, Patience Umo Eno, who died on September 27, 2024, following an illness.

“Daddy please. Let us talk before this thing destroys. I’m not a sacrifice, mummy was, but I’m not,” she says in the emotional footage.

In another part of the clip, Ufot is seen speaking to her daughter, instructing her to say: “Grandpa, do you want them to kill us? Do you want them to die like my brother and baby brother died?”

She adds: “If I die today or my daughter dies… if we die because God is exposing the truth, so be it. But my blood will not go scot free.”

But addressing the incident on Saturday, Governor Eno questioned the timing of the video, suggesting it was part of a politically motivated smear campaign.

“We are in political times, so you expect more of that. My family is intact and the event they were talking about happened immediately after my wife passed away last year,” he said.

“Why is it surfacing now and on the eve of the second year anniversary that we are celebrating the milestones that we have achieved? This means there are detractors around.

“My family is intact. The pressure kids go through when they lose a loved one could be traumatic and all I can appeal to the public is that they shouldn’t bring back sad memories.

“It is enough that I have lost my wife and I pray they allow her peaceful soul to rest. I can’t be distracted. I remain focused and continue to serve Akwa Ibom people.”

Governor Eno’s remarks come shortly after his announcement that he is leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama.