Ini Ememobong Resigns as Akwa Ibom Commissioner Over Party Loyalty Directive

Comrade Ini Ememobong has formally resigned from his role as Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State, citing political principles and loyalty to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) as the basis for his decision.


In a resignation letter dated 6th June 2025 and addressed to Governor Umo Eno, Ememobong expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve in the administration, describing his tenure in the Ministries of Information and Special Duties as both enlightening and fulfilling.

However, the crux of his resignation lies in a directive from the governor requesting cabinet members to align politically by defecting from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ememobong, a known PDP loyalist, declined to comply.

“You have directed that any appointee who is unwilling to accompany you to switch from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress should resign. Ipso facto, based on my personal conviction, I will be unable to join the All Progressives Congress,” he stated.

He then tendered his resignation from both his commissioner post and his membership in the State Executive Council, while reiterating his gratitude for the trust placed in him during his service.

Political Fallout and Implications

Ememobong’s departure signals rising political tensions in Akwa Ibom amid shifting allegiances. His decision to stand by the PDP, despite the governor’s apparent move toward the APC, underscores a deepening divide within the state’s political landscape.

Observers suggest this may trigger a broader wave of resignations or realignments among appointees unwilling to switch party loyalties, potentially reshaping the power dynamics within the state executive arm.

What This Means for Akwa Ibom

As the former Commissioner for Special Duties and a central figure in the Ibom Deep Sea Port project, Ememobong’s exit could slow momentum on key infrastructure plans unless swiftly addressed. The resignation also raises questions about political pressure on civil servants and the ethics of enforcing party conformity in governance.

Ini Ememobong’s principled resignation highlights a growing political realignment in Akwa Ibom, as party loyalty tests the limits of personal conviction and administrative cohesion.

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