Although the announcement caused a stir as people criticized the governor for the expensive gift, he has kept true to his word. Less than two week after the traditional wedding, Akwa-Ibom State governor, Godswill Akpabio has presented  hip hop star, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face and his wife, Annie Macauley with a brand new one unit Toyota Prado jeep, in Lagos.

The presentation was done last Thursday by State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Aniekan Umanah at the Liaison office of the state government in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Akpabio who hosted a lavish traditional engagement ceremony for the celebrity couple in Eket, two weeks ago declared a gift of a brand new Toyota Prado SUV for the couple and also, vowed to sponsor 20 people to their forthcoming nuptial in Dubai.

Annie, Tuface collecting their car key

The couple who arrived the Liaison office of the state government at Victoria Island in the company of their friends and family were received by the State Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, Special to Assistant on Media to the governor, Jackson Udom and the Liaison Officer, Joseph Etem.

While speaking during the presentation of the car keys and a cheque of N3 million, the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Aniekan Umanah said, the governor’s decision to donate wedding gifts to the new couple was to show them love and support as they begin their new marital journey.

He said it was only a gesture of love and goodwill to commend the wife for standing by her husband from his days of humble beginnings, saying governor Akpabio approved a car and not two as against what was reported in the media.

The delighted couple expressed their appreciation to the Akwa Ibom State government under the leadership of governor Akpabio. “We are happy that the governor has made good his promises. 2face said he was looking forward to his white wedding in Dubai with his wife,’2face said. .