Nigeria, March 7 -- The Akwa Ibom State Government has deleted a controversial live-streamed video in which Governor Umo Eno launched a verbal attack on his critics and made claims about the state's finances that have since been found to be misleading.

The video, originally streamed live on 1 March on the official Facebook page of the Akwa Ibom State Government, captured the governor making a series of remarks at a prayer meeting that triggered public debate and intense media scrutiny.

In the footage, Mr Eno dismissed criticisms directed at his administration and questioned why some individuals expected him to personally respond to phone calls.

"There are many ways to reach the governor," he said during the event. "Stop saying the gove...