Nigeria, March 12 -- Offiong Aqua, an Akwa Ibom-born analyst based in the US, has criticised Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom State, over remarks in a viral video in which the governor appeared to rebuke citizens who tried to reach him by phone.

Mr Eno, in a comment made during a church event, had asked, "Am I your receptionist?" while expressing frustration about calls from members of the public regarding the 76 oil wells controversy with neighbouring Cross River State.

Speaking on his The Offiong Aqua Show aired on YouTube on 7 March, Mr Aqua said the governor's remarks reflected a troubling attitude toward public criticism.

"Akwa Ibom is too big to be ruled by insult," he said. "If you are truly a pastor-leader, your mouth should not ...