By Solomon OKPO
The President-General of the Ekid People’s Union (EPU), Mkpisong (Dr) Samuel Udonsak, has renewed his appeal to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to facilitate the release of Princess God’sOwn Udoito, an Ibibio woman of Ekid extraction who has remained in custody since January 2026 over alleged defamation offences.
Udonsak made the appeal on Friday while delivering a goodwill message at the inauguration of the 12th International President of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio,
Akparawa (Elder) Iniabasi Ekanem, and members of the new Executive Council in Uyo. He urged the governor to temper justice with mercy, noting that Udoito had apologised to the governor and that respected individuals and groups within and outside Ekid had also appealed on her behalf. According to him, compassionate consideration would enable her to bury her late father and care for her children.
Speaking of the unity and future of the Ibibio nation, Udonsak reflected on the historical significance of the ethnic nationality, describing it as one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups with a proud cultural heritage.
He called on Ibibio people to remain united in defending their ancestral identity and resisting territorial claims capable of undermining their collective interest.
He also paid tribute to the Grand Patron of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Oku Ibom Ibibio and President-General of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers, His Eminence Ntenyin (Dr) Solomon D. Etuk, JP, CFR, for his leadership in preserving the customs, traditions and unity of the Ibibio nation.
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