Source: Africa Publicity
The Governor of Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno, has signed an executive order banning all masquerade activities on streets and highways in the state.
The Governor announced the signing of the executive order in a post on X on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
According to him, the decision has become imperative to protect residents of the state from harassment, violence and disorder from masquerades.
Governor Eno says “I fully respect our culture, but no cultural practice should endanger lives or disrupt public peace.”
He added that “If anyone wishes to display masquerades, it must be confined to village squares — not our streets, not our communities.”
