If anyone thought the viral video done by Governor Umo Eno’s daughter about him was a ruse, a tweaked AI video, the governor has confirmed its existence, but dismissed accusations of his involvement in any way with his late wife, Patience, death.
His daughter had suggested in a viral video he used her mother as a sacrifice.
The governor’s daughter, in one of the videos, said, “My name is Jane Eddidiong Ufot, SSA to the Governor on Health, Safety and Environment. Daddy, I’m sending this post to you alone. Please, let’s talk before this destroys everything. I am not a sacrifice. Mummy was—I’m not. I give you a few minutes. If you don’t act, I’ll post this everywhere.”
In yet another video, also gone viral, she was seen speaking to her daughter, asking her to tell someone she was talking to on the phone, “Tell Grandpa, ‘Do you want them to kill us? Do you want us to die like my baby brother died?
“If I die today, or if my daughter dies—Agimini—if we die because God is exposing the truth, so be it. But my blood will not go in vain. Please listen to this—I’m more interested in staying alive.”
Patience Eno, passed away at the hospital on September 26, 2024, after battling an illness.
But at the birthday event of former Deputy Governor, Obong Nsima Ekere, the governor said, “We’re in political times, so you expect more of this. My family is intact—you can see everyone here. The video in question was recorded shortly after my wife passed away last year. So why is it resurfacing now, just as we’re marking our second anniversary and celebrating our achievements? It only confirms there are detractors.
“Jane is right here, with her husband. We have a good family. The children were under pressure. Losing a loved one is traumatic, especially for them. I appeal to the public—please stop bringing back sad memories. I’ve lost my wife already. May her perfect soul rest in peace.
“I remain focused and committed to serving the people of Akwa Ibom. I wouldn’t wish what happened to me on anyone. If those sharing this video wish the same for themselves, I wish them luck. But I believe even in politics, families should be off-limits. I assure you, my family is intact—we are fine.”
