Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Governor Umo Eno's aides' involvement in the recent airport reception for his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, at Akwa Ibom State has continued to stir controversy.

Mr Emmanuel was in the state in early September for his cousin's burial.

In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, 23 September, Otobasi Udo, the APC spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, said the APC members who took part in the airport reception were "inconsequential".

Akwa Ibom celebrated the 38th anniversary of the state's creation on Tuesday.

In a statewide broadcast to mark the anniversary, Governor Eno paid tribute to the state's founding fathers and his predecessors, including Mr Emmanuel.

"Let me end this broadcast by again appealing to you, m...