…Backs Udonsak; Clears air on new state agitation
By Soni Daniel
The umbrella union for the Ibibio-speaking people of Akwa Ibom State, Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio, has criticized the attacks unleashed by their Oron-speaking people on the leader of the Ekid People’s Union, Dr. Samuel Udonsak, for exposing the antics being deployed by the Oron people to secure the creation of Oro-Obolo State out of Akwa Ibom State.
The Ekid Peoples Union President, Dr. Samuel Udonsak, had used the inauguration of the 12th International President and Executive Council of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio International in Uyo on Friday, July 24, 2026 to expose the steps being taken by their Oro neighbours to undermine the Ibibio in their bid to secure Oro-Obolo State.
Angered by the exposure by Udonsak, Oro Union slammed the Ekid Peoples Union leader for his speech and made other remarks, which have not gone down well with the Ibibio leadership.
