Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- Ekid Peoples Union has criticised Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State over his remarks suggesting that their opposition to activities around the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve in the state amounts to terrorism.

In a statement signed by the Chairperson of the Union Board of Trustees, Nduese Essien, and Secretary, Bassey Itama, the group described the comments as "dangerous, hurtful, and capable" of escalating tension in Akwa Ibom State.

The Ekid Peoples Union is an influential socio-cultural group that promotes and protects the interests of the Ekid ethnic nationality, which occupies the Eket and Esit Eket local government areas of Akwa Ibom.

The group's reaction followed Mr Eno's comments while commissioning a Model Pri...