From Isaac Job, UyoIbibio majority tribe under the aegis of Ibibio National Union in Akwa Ibom state have rejected previous zoning arrangements anchored on a tripod of Ibibio, Annang and Oro tribes for political offices ahead of 2027 general elections in state . They also dismissed chances of Oro ethnic group of occupying the office of governor both in 2027 and beyond . In a statement signed by the president of the union Engr Emmanuel Akpan and made available to Journalists in Uyo, the union declared that Ibibio people would no longer support zoning for the office of governor of the state among other ethnic groups in the stateThe statement reads in parts : “Ibibio people would no longer support the Zoning of the office of the Governor among ethnic groups within the state” Ibibio National Union which represents the interest of the majority Ibibio ethnic groups also dismissed the nation that Akwa Ibom stands on a tripod of three ethnic groups; Ibibio, Annang and Oro”Akpan insisted that the Ibibio represent interest of the majority in the state and dismissed the notion that Akwa Ibom stands on a tripod of three ethnic groups ; Ibibio, Annang and Oro.” Other ethnic groups are not in large numbers to make any significant difference in the political equation of the State”They particularly warned Oro ethnic group to respect themselves , swallow their pride and seek accomodations in any Ibibio dominated politica space if they want to be relevant and produce a governor in the years ahead.” Other ethnic groups in the state like Oro should face the reality and respect themselves, swallow their pride, seek accommodation in an Ibibio dominated political space if they want to produce a Governor in the State“Let it be emphasised that no Oro person can become Governor of Akwa Ibom State without the say so of the Ibibios – the majority and largest ethnic group in the State” .