Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has proscribed the group called Ibom Youth Council explaining that it was “done in the interest of the protection of lives and property of citizens of the state.”
The proscription order was contained in a statement issues by the commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong and made available to the media on Tuesday.
According to the statement, “The group and the activities of its members have been adjudged to be “dangerous to the good of the people and government of Akwa Ibom State.”
“All activities of this group including meetings, rallies and other gatherings are banned.”
It stated that the “proscription is made under the powers conferred on the Governor by Section 71 of the Criminal Code Law, 39, Vol. 2, Laws of Akwa Ibom State 2022 and will be cited as the Ibom Youth Council (proscription) Order, 2024 and will take effect today.”
The state government directed security agencies to strictly enforce the order.