“My phone lines are already switched off, and they will remain off until next week when I send the names of the State Executive Council (Exco) designates to the House of Assembly for screening. Sending a name to me for consideration into the Exco is actually a disservice to such a person because it means I will not consider them.
Appointing members of the State Executive Council is the sole responsibility of the Governor, and I want to be allowed to choose my team.”
Gov. Umo Eno, speaking during the valedictory dinner in honour of the outgoing members of the dissolved State Executive Council.