The government is headed by Udom Gabriel Emmanuel who is the policy-maker and often assisted by the commissioners and other civil servants of the state.

This Office is responsible for the effective coordination of all government activities for the good people of the State.

The Judiciary is one of the three co-equal arms of the Akwa Ibom State Government concerned with the interpretation of the laws of Akwa Ibom State government.

The Chief Registrar serves as the head of administration and accountant to the judiciary.

In addition to the court, the Judiciary also consists of a Judicial Service Commission which statutory duties include the promotion and appointment of judicial staffs as well as other disciplinary function.