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The recent wave of criticism directed at the Special Adviser on General Duties to the Cross River State Government, Barr. Ekpeyong Akiba, appears to be driven more by politics than principle. In every administration, officials who consistently defend government policies and communicate its achievements often become targets of coordinated political attacks.
According to public affairs analyst and legal practitioner, Barr. Victor Egba, has stated that the sustained criticism of Akiba is not based on facts but is instead aimed at undermining one of the most visible defenders of Governor Senator Prince Bassey Otu’s People First administration.
Egba contends that Akiba’s growing influence in the state’s political discourse has unsettled both opposition figures and individuals seeking political relevance. He maintains that much of the criticism reflects political rivalry rather than an objective assessment of the Special Adviser’s role and performance.
He further notes that Cross River State’s political landscape is evolving and that significant reforms often attract resistance. While acknowledging that criticism is an essential component of democracy, Egba emphasizes that it should be constructive, evidence-based, and focused on issues rather than personalities.
He argues that public officials should be judged by their service, performance, and contributions to governance, rather than by politically motivated campaigns intended to diminish their influence.