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The Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday removed its chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, after members of the State Executive Committee (SEC) passed an overwhelming vote of no confidence on him amid prolonged internal disputes, Very Nigerian reports.

Eba’s impeachment, endorsed by 30 out of 32 SEC members, followed months of complaints alleging financial mismanagement, high-handed leadership, and the shutdown of the party secretariat for an extended period.

With the chairman’s removal, the SEC immediately mandated the Deputy Chairman, Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu, to assume office as Acting Chairman pending ratification by the APC National Secretariat.

Party leaders said the decision was necessary to halt what they described as a deepening crisis within the state chapter.

Chief Kelvin Njong, Chairman of the APC in Boki and spokesperson for the 18 chapter chairmen, said the impeachment followed extensive consultations and formal petitions sent to the party’s national leadership.

After taking his oath of office, Ojogu pledged to reopen the party structure, reconcile aggrieved members, and restore transparency in administration. He thanked stakeholders for upholding due process and reaffirmed the chapter’s loyalty to Governor Bassey Edet Otu.

“All grievances must be set aside so we can rebuild. All entitlements owed will be addressed. My doors and phone lines are open 24/7. It is time to sheath our swords,” he said.

Ojogu commended ward leaders, polling unit coordinators, and volunteers for sustaining party activities at the grassroots throughout the crisis, promising to work closely with Governor Otu to strengthen the “People First” agenda.

Following the inauguration, SEC members and chapter chairmen proceeded into a closed-door meeting to outline restructuring plans and prepare a formal report to the APC National Secretariat.

The development marks one of the most significant leadership shake-ups in the Cross River APC in recent years, signaling a renewed effort by stakeholders to restore discipline and reposition the party ahead of forthcoming political contests.

donleo92:
Ohboy cross rivers na another silent state for south south.

I loved this state during the time of Donald duke. Dont really know what happened to the state now

manuelkel:
The only thing wey dey carry me go CR state na their carnival(seeing those Calabar women nyashes no be here) and varieties of soup garnished with surplus meat and fish, aside these nothing really interesting for that state.

donleo92:
Ohboy cross rivers na another silent state for south south.

I loved this state during the time of Donald duke. Dont really know what happened to the state now

donleo92:
Like nothing really interesting.
I served their.
Cost of living is high!!!

It's a place that you just go and relax nothing more nothing less.

If na jobs, na just bar, hotel and bank jobs full there.

Lafarge, unicem, top feed flour mill company, the several Chinese stone quarries in Akamkpa, are all hotels abi?

Or you're not aware small cargo vessels berth at the Calabar South beach every week? You're also not informed that one of Nigeria's largest palm estates is situated in Ibiaye in Biase LGA?

You're also not aware that Cross River is one of Nigeria's largest cocoa producers and exporters? Abi na the rubber estate wey full Odukpani you no see? Have you been to Boki and Obudu to see the quantity of timber and cash crops coming from those LGAs ?!

SonOfWords:
Lafarge, unicem, top feed flour mill company, the several Chinese stone quarries in Akamkpa, are all hotels abi?

Or you're not aware small cargo vessels berth at the Calabar South beach every week? You're also not informed that one of Nigeria's largest palm estates is situated in Ibiaye in Biase LGA?

You're also not aware that Cross River is one of Nigeria's largest cocoa producers and exporters? Abi na the rubber estate wey full Odukpani you no see? Have you been to Boki and Obudu to see the quantity of timber and cash crops coming from those LGAs ?!

donleo92:
Ohboy cross rivers na another silent state for south south.

I loved this state during the time of Donald duke. Dont really know what happened to the state now

SonOfWords:
Lafarge, unicem, top feed flour mill company, the several Chinese stone quarries in Akamkpa, are all hotels abi?

Or you're not aware small cargo vessels berth at the Calabar South beach every week? You're also not informed that one of Nigeria's largest palm estates is situated in Ibiaye in Biase LGA?

You're also not aware that Cross River is one of Nigeria's largest cocoa producers and exporters? Abi na the rubber estate wey full Odukpani you no see? Have you been to Boki and Obudu to see the quantity of timber and cash crops coming from those LGAs ?!

nwirinedu:
Which roads do you see in Boki, those industries you mention are just surviving, how much employment do they provide to the locals there, 90% of their staff come from Lagos and other states. An educationally disadvantaged state whose quota is filled by its sister state.

Which cargo vessel, how many trucks do you see carrying cleared containers from crossriver, the road network is very bad especially the ones linking other states.
Try driving from Calabar to Ikom, or Calabar to Itu and tell me which well meaning business person will want to clear goods from the state.

Tinapa failed because of this.

donleo92:
Like nothing really interesting.
I served their.
Cost of living is high!!!

It's a place that you just go and relax nothing more nothing less.

If na jobs, na just bar, hotel and bank jobs full there.

SonOfWords:
Lafarge, unicem, top feed flour mill company, the several Chinese stone quarries in Akamkpa, are all hotels abi?

Or you're not aware small cargo vessels berth at the Calabar South beach every week? You're also not informed that one of Nigeria's largest palm estates is situated in Ibiaye in Biase LGA?

You're also not aware that Cross River is one of Nigeria's largest cocoa producers and exporters? Abi na the rubber estate wey full Odukpani you no see? Have you been to Boki and Obudu to see the quantity of timber and cash crops coming from those LGAs ?!

Betem001:
I disagree with you on that aspect of cost of living.

SouthernPlateau:
What a strong family name... Eba Family😂😂😂

nwirinedu:
Which roads do you see in Boki, those industries you mention are just surviving, how much employment do they provide to the locals there, 90% of their staff come from Lagos and other states. An educationally disadvantaged state whose quota is filled by its sister state.

Which cargo vessel, how many trucks do you see carrying cleared containers from crossriver, the road network is very bad especially the ones linking other states.
Try driving from Calabar to Ikom, or Calabar to Itu and tell me which well meaning business person will want to clear goods from the state.

Tinapa failed because of this.