Our attention has been drawn to an online publication purportedly authored by Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, the press Secretary to Gov. Bassey Otu


We want to state categorically that under Governor Ben Ayade, at no time was any government approval granted via whatsapp or any social media channel as opined by Mr. Ogbeche


Appointees of the Ayade administration are still alive and can bear testimonties to the rigorous procedure of securing government approvals.

Every approval, including major land allocations, compulsorily passed through the scrutiny of the Executive Council, Due Process and Audit before getting to the final nod of Governor Ayade.


Former Governor Ayade and Gov. Otu share a very cordial relationship that has lasted for years, dating back to their years as lawmakers in the National Assembly. 

It is important for Mr. Ogbeche and his cotravellers to note that such statement will be misinterpreted as a rift between Gov. Otu and his immediate predecessor,  His Excelleny, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade. 


We are not unaware of Mr. Ogbeche's long standing romance with the PDP, therefore, it is now imperative to state emphatically that Mr. Ogbeche is a PDP agent sent to cause disaffection among members of the APC in Cross River State.

We advise Ogbeche to thread carefully and respect the existing peace and harmony amongst members of the APC family in Cross River State


Governor Ayade gave his all to ensure Gov. Bassey Otu emerged victorious in the last gubernatorial election, so, Mr. Ogbeche is a beneficiary of Gov. Ayade’s wise decision and shouldn't be acting like a fifth columnist.


The APC family in Cross River State remains one indivisible family.

Egbelo Edward N.
For Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade Media

WhatsApp approvals has been established. He was deceiving his people with big grammar. L