APC Stalwarts Storms Eniong, Received By Thousands of Supporters

June 13 2021 will go down in history as one day where the people of Eniong Ward in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State made strong affirmation to what political party they seek to affiliate themselves with .

Men, women and youths from all clans and villages assembled at the Atan Onoyom village square to welcome their political leaders who have come from far and wide to make statements which would positively affect their generations and those yet unborn.

They have come with a progressive message, an assurance for their well-being, the future of their children and the need to remain relevant in the political space of Cross River State and Nigeria as a whole.

The All Progressive Congress is the product, they have come to market it, with evidence to purposeful leadership and with all sense of credibility and honesty, they said, it was time " we socket to the centre", following the footsteps of the Digital Governor, Senator Ben Ayade.

Leading a team of state government appointees and elected office holders, the Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Mr Asuquo Ekpenyong thanked the people for the grand reception and honour done in them as he said, it's a sign of welcome and acceptance.

Mr Ekpenyong said, the All Progressive Congress remains the only relevant and functional political party in the state, saying the governor's exit from the People's Democratic Party signalled the collapse of the party which was before now dominant in the state.

He said politics of APC is focused on attracting development to the state and with the projection in the new few months, the All Progressive Congress will have a smooth ride in the next General elections.

Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Cross River State Chapter, Senator Matthew Mbu assured the decampees that their interests are all protected as the party remain all embracing and United for a common goal.

Senator Mbu who was represented by the Technical Assistant to the Vice President, Mr Philip Obin stated that, there's no preferential treatment to anyone either new or old, insisting that once anyone rightly registers as a member of the party, they are qualified to vote and be voted for to any position of their choice.


In her remarks, the Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong praised the Governor for the foresight in engaging youths especially women in contributing their own quota to stage and Nation's Development.

According to Dr Ekpenyong, more women are now involved in decision making process in the state which she said has contributed to the huge success recorded by the present administration.

She promised her total commitment and loyalty to Governor Ben Ayade and the All Progressive Congress, a party which she said represent progressiveness and development.


Other respondents and speakers include, Mr Ekanem Ekpenyong, Commissioner I, Cross River State Sports Commission, Member representing Odukpani in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Francis Asuquo, Leader of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Peter Odey, The Cross River State Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Nfom Bassey, The Chairman of Calabar Municipality Hon. Eke Effiong, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ben Ayade on New Media and Logistics, Mr Offiong Onoyom among others.

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