Uyo - The Ibom Democratic Forum, IDF, has alleged that there is a secret plot to launch well-coordinated attacks on the person of the Akwa Ibom state governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, and the Akwa Ibom state government.

According to the group, the attack is being hatched by some inside members of the Emmanuel-led administration and a few politicians eyeing elective offices in the 2023 general elections.

Legit.ng monitored a press conference in Uyo by IDF's president, Chief Solomon Andem, and secretary, Adede Ifiok Asikpo, Esq where the allegations were made.

They said they are in possession of credible intelligence that some high-ranking members of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, and government officials in the state in alliance with some desperate politicians seeking elective offices in 2023 have perfected plans to start a massive media campaign against the personality of the governor.

The group also said the PDP chieftains have also resolved to start leaking sensitive government information and documents aimed at bringing the government to disrepute and damage its credibility and acceptability.

Asikpo specifically said it was against the rule for a government official to stay within the administration to undermine the powers that be from within.

He said the right thing for any appointee of government who feels he or she can no longer support the vision and objectives of the administration is for such an individual to honourably tender his resignation and step aside than remain in government and sabotage the government's efforts.

The group vowed to expose politicians who are the sponsors of the plot, warning them to in their own interest, desist from going on with such plans.

IDF called on Governor Udom Emmanuel to remain resolute and courageous in the face of sponsored attacks that will come in the days and months ahead, promising to stand by him till the end of his administration.

Recall that Governor Emmanuel recently urged members of the PDP caucus in Akwa Ibom state to be united, dedicated, and committed to the ideals of the party.

The governor also encouraged the party members to work hard towards meeting the yearnings and aspirations of the electorate.

He made the comment on Monday, June 28 while presiding over a meeting of the caucus at the Government House, Uyo, in his capacity as the party leader in the state.

Male member of the BB Naija house Cross has been slammed on social media by fans after insisting Lionel Messi would retire at Barcelona, Instagram.

The male housemates were involved in an argument about the six-time Ballon d'Or winner who days ago signed for Paris daint-Germain.

The contestant for the big money prize of N90million have been locked inside the house for over two weeks now do not have an idea Messi has left Barcelona.

One fan said:

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The 34-year-old ended his 21-year spell with the Catalan giants in tragedy after he was unable to renew his contract due to strict La Liga financial rules.

Messi held a press conference on Sunday, August 8, 2021, to officially confirm he will not be lacing his boots for the club again as he cried uncontrollably.

Days later, the Copa America winner with Argentina was unveiled as PSG's new signing which did not come as a surprise because Messi wanted to reunite with his Barcelona teammateNeymar.

Messi signed a two-year deal which is reportedly worth €35million in salaries and would have an option to extend for a further year.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi jokingly stated that he is afraid if newly-signed Lionel Messi will ask for a pay rise in the future, Sports Keeda.

The Argentine international completed one of the biggest transfers in history after making a rare move from Barcelona.

The French giants will reportedly be paying the six-time Ballon d'Or winner €35million per season in the next two years with an option to extend a further year.

And during an interview session with the press, Al-Khelaifi maintained that the club respected the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules and did not go overboard with their spendings.

Source: Legit Newspaper