Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom state has been blasted by some Nigerians after greeting a First class ruler in the manner. The governor was pictured in a handshake with the Paramount Ruler of his Local Government Area(Onna) while putting one of his hands in his pocket.

Some Akwa Ibomites and others have reacted angrily to what they describe as a disrespectful way of greeting a reputable figure.