**Akwa Ibom Govt Deletes Video of Governor's 'Insulting' Remarks** In a recent turn of events, the Akwa Ibom State Government has deleted a viral video where Governor Umo Eno made some contentious remarks against his critics. The video, initially streamed live on the state government's official Facebook page on March 1, has sparked widespread debate and scrutiny from the media. In the video, Governor Eno appeared to be addressing a prayer meeting when he fired back at critics who have been questioning his administration's performance. He dismissed the notion that he doesn't pick phone calls, saying it's an insult to suggest that he's not reachable. "Who are you? Who is even talking?" he questioned. However, the governor's remarks were seen as a direct attack on a former senator, John Akpanudoedehe, who recently made a public statement about the state's oil wells. The governor later described his own remarks as an "insult", sparking further controversy. In a swipe at his critics, Governor Eno claimed that they are empty barrels making noise without any tangible achievements to show for their time in public office. He also made a claim that Akwa Ibom State had not received its 13 per cent derivation allocation since September 2025. But an investigation by a reputable news outlet found that this claim to be inaccurate. In the face of public backlash, the state government attempted to downplay the governor's remarks, saying they were meant in jest. However, the decision to delete the video has raised more questions about the government's transparency and accountability. The incident has also sparked a wider debate about the need for politicians to be more mindful of their words and actions.