By Bassey Aniekan

Ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Cross River State, major stakeholders, traditional rulers and leaders of thought have drummed support for the aspiration of Senator Gershom Bassey.

The stakeholders who declared their total support for Senator Bassey also declared that he remains their preferred candidate for governor in 2023.

They made their stand known when the PDP gubernatorial hopeful came to the senatorial district on a consultative visit.

The area has six local government areas comprising Ikom, Boki, Etung, Obubra, Abi and Yakurr.

In Ikom, the Paramount Ruler of Ikom Local Government Area, Ntol Peter Njul Eku while receiving Sen. Bassey asserted that they have taken a position to support the zoning of governorship to the southern senatorial district.

He stressed that they had previously unanimously met with the leaders of the central and Governor Ben Ayade when he was still in PDP to decide the existing zoning of governorship to be returned to the south.

He reiterated that, “at this point no individual within or outside community can change the sacrosanct resolution of the traditional custodians which is in tangent with the government, party elites and the entire state as Senator Gershom Bassey would be supported and voted in as Governor of Cross River State come 2023”, he said.

His Majesty, King Obol Ofem Ubangha, the Obol Lopon Of Ugep And Paramount of Yakurr Local Government Area who is sometimes referred to as the Lion of Omor Otutu welcomed Senator Bassey to his area.

He affirmed that “The calibre of men that have brought Sen. Gershom Bassey to Yakurr L.G.A for consultations were respectable sons of the soil, of high pedigree, and the politicians most successful in the senatorial district who are fully aware the prerequisites to serve in the aforementioned capacity”, the monarch said.

The council of traditional rulers prayed and blessed the Senator on his quest.

Also speaking former representative of Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon Bassey Ewa, lauded the Ikom PDP family for the warm reception given to Sen. Bassey and his team.

Rt. Hon. Bassey who is also a two term speaker of the state house of assembly emphasised that he has been part of the past two administrations of the State which did remarkably well with giant strides and “I admonish you to support the #Back-to-South agenda and Senator Gershom Bassey for Governor”.

On his part, Barr Attah Ochinke, an indigene of Boki and former attorney general of Cross River State acknowledged that Ikom people stood by the past two administrations which Sen. Gershom was part of the planning and delivery of governance and as well encouraged the #BacktoSouth Agenda.

Ochinke who is the current Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Cross River State as well as a founding member of the PDP, affirmed the existence of zoning arrangement in the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) ab initio in the state.

In his words, “Zoning has been a culture of the PDP, which has kept Cross River in peace, fairness and tranquillity.

“Zoning simply means turn by turn, and whoever’s turn it is, should be allowed to benefit from the arrangement”, the former attorney general said.

The Ikom Women Leader, Mrs Justina Enya Ndoma declared that “Ikom is totally sold to the South Agenda, and our project is senator Geshon Bassey come 2023”.

The Etung Chapter Chairman of PDP, Mr. Kajang Obaji said, himself and the Etung people rejoiced on the coming of Senator Gershom Bassey to Etung and assured him of firm support from Etung people so that PDP would take over the state and the mandate of the party be restored.

In Obubra, Chief Sylvanus said, Obubra is a parent to other local Government areas in the state and is very active in the politics of Cross River State.

Speaking on Sen. Bassey, he said the senator has been behind the development of Cross River State since the year 1999 and as such has better service delivery for Cross Riverians.

On zoning, he said, “it is a binding resolution that has maintained the peace and progression of Cross River State and power has to return to the south for Sen. Gershom Bassey to become Governor and rebuild Cross River State.

“While Central Cross River waits for their turn to produce a Governor peacefully, I urge the Obubra people to support the Governorship ambition of Senator Gershom Bassey come 2023”.

Dr. Itam Abang, the member representing Boki 1 state Constituency, and a PDP stalwart, described  Bassey  as “a man with consummate administrative experience who will give the Boki people in the rural areas the opportunity to utilise their natural resources that will bring socio-economic development to the state” .

He commended the achievement of Senator Bassey in the senate, saying he sponsored several impacting bills in favour of Cross Riverians and the entire country.

While commending the giant stride of the Senator, the Director-General, Sen. Gershom Bassey Campaign Organisation in the central part of the state, Hon. Eko Ato pledged his complete support to the Senator, assuring him that Abi LGA will give him all the support he needs.

“Abi Local Government Caucus will support Senator Gershom Bassey’s ambition with a heart of gratitude to win the 2023 Governorship election in the state because he is our son”.

Sen. Bassey who is the Cross River National Assembly Caucus Chairman and represents Cross River South in the Senate, is aspiring to take over from Governor Ben Ayade in 2023.

Senator Bassey thanked the people of Central for their unalloyed support and promised not to let them down as he promised to rebuild the state on a sound footing.

He said the PDP is a party of hard-working people and the party from inception has been committed to working for the citizens of the state and he has come to celebrate Christmas and new year with them as “2023 would be a turning point for the people of Cross River state”.

Sen. Bassey stressed the need for the people of the state to choose the right leadership by voting PDP and his candidacy that would bring infrastructural and human development to the people of Cross River.

In Senator Bassey’s words, “it is important that anybody contesting in this election should not just go around shouting slogans because slogans will not be enough this time around.

“They must have in-depth discussions with the electorates and anybody contesting this election must tell you what they want to do. They must show you their manifesto and road map”, he said.

The Senator Gershom Bassey consultation team continues in the Northern Senatorial district of the state.

Credit: The Will Nigeria.

By Bassey Aniekan

Ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Cross River State, major stakeholders, traditional rulers and leaders of thought have drummed support for the aspiration of Senator Gershom Bassey.

The stakeholders who declared their total support for Senator Bassey also declared that he remains their preferred candidate for governor in 2023.

They made their stand known when the PDP gubernatorial hopeful came to the senatorial district on a consultative visit.

The area has six local government areas comprising Ikom, Boki, Etung, Obubra, Abi and Yakurr.

In Ikom, the Paramount Ruler of Ikom Local Government Area, Ntol Peter Njul Eku while receiving Sen. Bassey asserted that they have taken a position to support the zoning of governorship to the southern senatorial district.

He stressed that they had previously unanimously met with the leaders of the central and Governor Ben Ayade when he was still in PDP to decide the existing zoning of governorship to be returned to the south.

He reiterated that, “at this point no individual within or outside community can change the sacrosanct resolution of the traditional custodians which is in tangent with the government, party elites and the entire state as Senator Gershom Bassey would be supported and voted in as Governor of Cross River State come 2023”, he said.

His Majesty, King Obol Ofem Ubangha, the Obol Lopon Of Ugep And Paramount of Yakurr Local Government Area who is sometimes referred to as the Lion of Omor Otutu welcomed Senator Bassey to his area.

He affirmed that “The calibre of men that have brought Sen. Gershom Bassey to Yakurr L.G.A for consultations were respectable sons of the soil, of high pedigree, and the politicians most successful in the senatorial district who are fully aware the prerequisites to serve in the aforementioned capacity”, the monarch said.

The council of traditional rulers prayed and blessed the Senator on his quest.

Also speaking former representative of Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon Bassey Ewa, lauded the Ikom PDP family for the warm reception given to Sen. Bassey and his team.

Rt. Hon. Bassey who is also a two term speaker of the state house of assembly emphasised that he has been part of the past two administrations of the State which did remarkably well with giant strides and “I admonish you to support the #Back-to-South agenda and Senator Gershom Bassey for Governor”.

On his part, Barr Attah Ochinke, an indigene of Boki and former attorney general of Cross River State acknowledged that Ikom people stood by the past two administrations which Sen. Gershom was part of the planning and delivery of governance and as well encouraged the #BacktoSouth Agenda.

Ochinke who is the current Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Cross River State as well as a founding member of the PDP, affirmed the existence of zoning arrangement in the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) ab initio in the state.

In his words, “Zoning has been a culture of the PDP, which has kept Cross River in peace, fairness and tranquillity.

“Zoning simply means turn by turn, and whoever’s turn it is, should be allowed to benefit from the arrangement”, the former attorney general said.

The Ikom Women Leader, Mrs Justina Enya Ndoma declared that “Ikom is totally sold to the South Agenda, and our project is senator Geshon Bassey come 2023”.

The Etung Chapter Chairman of PDP, Mr. Kajang Obaji said, himself and the Etung people rejoiced on the coming of Senator Gershom Bassey to Etung and assured him of firm support from Etung people so that PDP would take over the state and the mandate of the party be restored.

In Obubra, Chief Sylvanus said, Obubra is a parent to other local Government areas in the state and is very active in the politics of Cross River State.

Speaking on Sen. Bassey, he said the senator has been behind the development of Cross River State since the year 1999 and as such has better service delivery for Cross Riverians.

On zoning, he said, “it is a binding resolution that has maintained the peace and progression of Cross River State and power has to return to the south for Sen. Gershom Bassey to become Governor and rebuild Cross River State.

“While Central Cross River waits for their turn to produce a Governor peacefully, I urge the Obubra people to support the Governorship ambition of Senator Gershom Bassey come 2023”.

Dr. Itam Abang, the member representing Boki 1 state Constituency, and a PDP stalwart, described  Bassey  as “a man with consummate administrative experience who will give the Boki people in the rural areas the opportunity to utilise their natural resources that will bring socio-economic development to the state” .

He commended the achievement of Senator Bassey in the senate, saying he sponsored several impacting bills in favour of Cross Riverians and the entire country.

While commending the giant stride of the Senator, the Director-General, Sen. Gershom Bassey Campaign Organisation in the central part of the state, Hon. Eko Ato pledged his complete support to the Senator, assuring him that Abi LGA will give him all the support he needs.

“Abi Local Government Caucus will support Senator Gershom Bassey’s ambition with a heart of gratitude to win the 2023 Governorship election in the state because he is our son”.

Sen. Bassey who is the Cross River National Assembly Caucus Chairman and represents Cross River South in the Senate, is aspiring to take over from Governor Ben Ayade in 2023.

Senator Bassey thanked the people of Central for their unalloyed support and promised not to let them down as he promised to rebuild the state on a sound footing.

He said the PDP is a party of hard-working people and the party from inception has been committed to working for the citizens of the state and he has come to celebrate Christmas and new year with them as “2023 would be a turning point for the people of Cross River state”.

Sen. Bassey stressed the need for the people of the state to choose the right leadership by voting PDP and his candidacy that would bring infrastructural and human development to the people of Cross River.

In Senator Bassey’s words, “it is important that anybody contesting in this election should not just go around shouting slogans because slogans will not be enough this time around.

“They must have in-depth discussions with the electorates and anybody contesting this election must tell you what they want to do. They must show you their manifesto and road map”, he said.

The Senator Gershom Bassey consultation team continues in the Northern Senatorial district of the state.

Credit: The Will Nigeria.

By Bassey Aniekan

Ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Cross River State, major stakeholders, traditional rulers and leaders of thought have drummed support for the aspiration of Senator Gershom Bassey.

The stakeholders who declared their total support for Senator Bassey also declared that he remains their preferred candidate for governor in 2023.

They made their stand known when the PDP gubernatorial hopeful came to the senatorial district on a consultative visit.

The area has six local government areas comprising Ikom, Boki, Etung, Obubra, Abi and Yakurr.

In Ikom, the Paramount Ruler of Ikom Local Government Area, Ntol Peter Njul Eku while receiving Sen. Bassey asserted that they have taken a position to support the zoning of governorship to the southern senatorial district.

He stressed that they had previously unanimously met with the leaders of the central and Governor Ben Ayade when he was still in PDP to decide the existing zoning of governorship to be returned to the south.

He reiterated that, “at this point no individual within or outside community can change the sacrosanct resolution of the traditional custodians which is in tangent with the government, party elites and the entire state as Senator Gershom Bassey would be supported and voted in as Governor of Cross River State come 2023”, he said.

His Majesty, King Obol Ofem Ubangha, the Obol Lopon Of Ugep And Paramount of Yakurr Local Government Area who is sometimes referred to as the Lion of Omor Otutu welcomed Senator Bassey to his area.

He affirmed that “The calibre of men that have brought Sen. Gershom Bassey to Yakurr L.G.A for consultations were respectable sons of the soil, of high pedigree, and the politicians most successful in the senatorial district who are fully aware the prerequisites to serve in the aforementioned capacity”, the monarch said.

The council of traditional rulers prayed and blessed the Senator on his quest.

Also speaking former representative of Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon Bassey Ewa, lauded the Ikom PDP family for the warm reception given to Sen. Bassey and his team.

Rt. Hon. Bassey who is also a two term speaker of the state house of assembly emphasised that he has been part of the past two administrations of the State which did remarkably well with giant strides and “I admonish you to support the #Back-to-South agenda and Senator Gershom Bassey for Governor”.

On his part, Barr Attah Ochinke, an indigene of Boki and former attorney general of Cross River State acknowledged that Ikom people stood by the past two administrations which Sen. Gershom was part of the planning and delivery of governance and as well encouraged the #BacktoSouth Agenda.

Ochinke who is the current Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Cross River State as well as a founding member of the PDP, affirmed the existence of zoning arrangement in the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) ab initio in the state.

In his words, “Zoning has been a culture of the PDP, which has kept Cross River in peace, fairness and tranquillity.

“Zoning simply means turn by turn, and whoever’s turn it is, should be allowed to benefit from the arrangement”, the former attorney general said.

The Ikom Women Leader, Mrs Justina Enya Ndoma declared that “Ikom is totally sold to the South Agenda, and our project is senator Geshon Bassey come 2023”.

The Etung Chapter Chairman of PDP, Mr. Kajang Obaji said, himself and the Etung people rejoiced on the coming of Senator Gershom Bassey to Etung and assured him of firm support from Etung people so that PDP would take over the state and the mandate of the party be restored.

In Obubra, Chief Sylvanus said, Obubra is a parent to other local Government areas in the state and is very active in the politics of Cross River State.

Speaking on Sen. Bassey, he said the senator has been behind the development of Cross River State since the year 1999 and as such has better service delivery for Cross Riverians.

On zoning, he said, “it is a binding resolution that has maintained the peace and progression of Cross River State and power has to return to the south for Sen. Gershom Bassey to become Governor and rebuild Cross River State.

“While Central Cross River waits for their turn to produce a Governor peacefully, I urge the Obubra people to support the Governorship ambition of Senator Gershom Bassey come 2023”.

Dr. Itam Abang, the member representing Boki 1 state Constituency, and a PDP stalwart, described  Bassey  as “a man with consummate administrative experience who will give the Boki people in the rural areas the opportunity to utilise their natural resources that will bring socio-economic development to the state” .

He commended the achievement of Senator Bassey in the senate, saying he sponsored several impacting bills in favour of Cross Riverians and the entire country.

While commending the giant stride of the Senator, the Director-General, Sen. Gershom Bassey Campaign Organisation in the central part of the state, Hon. Eko Ato pledged his complete support to the Senator, assuring him that Abi LGA will give him all the support he needs.

“Abi Local Government Caucus will support Senator Gershom Bassey’s ambition with a heart of gratitude to win the 2023 Governorship election in the state because he is our son”.

Sen. Bassey who is the Cross River National Assembly Caucus Chairman and represents Cross River South in the Senate, is aspiring to take over from Governor Ben Ayade in 2023.

Senator Bassey thanked the people of Central for their unalloyed support and promised not to let them down as he promised to rebuild the state on a sound footing.

He said the PDP is a party of hard-working people and the party from inception has been committed to working for the citizens of the state and he has come to celebrate Christmas and new year with them as “2023 would be a turning point for the people of Cross River state”.

Sen. Bassey stressed the need for the people of the state to choose the right leadership by voting PDP and his candidacy that would bring infrastructural and human development to the people of Cross River.

In Senator Bassey’s words, “it is important that anybody contesting in this election should not just go around shouting slogans because slogans will not be enough this time around.

“They must have in-depth discussions with the electorates and anybody contesting this election must tell you what they want to do. They must show you their manifesto and road map”, he said.

The Senator Gershom Bassey consultation team continues in the Northern Senatorial district of the state.

Credit: The Will Nigeria.

By Bassey Aniekan

Ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Cross River State, major stakeholders, traditional rulers and leaders of thought have drummed support for the aspiration of Senator Gershom Bassey.

The stakeholders who declared their total support for Senator Bassey also declared that he remains their preferred candidate for governor in 2023.

They made their stand known when the PDP gubernatorial hopeful came to the senatorial district on a consultative visit.

The area has six local government areas comprising Ikom, Boki, Etung, Obubra, Abi and Yakurr.

In Ikom, the Paramount Ruler of Ikom Local Government Area, Ntol Peter Njul Eku while receiving Sen. Bassey asserted that they have taken a position to support the zoning of governorship to the southern senatorial district.

He stressed that they had previously unanimously met with the leaders of the central and Governor Ben Ayade when he was still in PDP to decide the existing zoning of governorship to be returned to the south.

He reiterated that, “at this point no individual within or outside community can change the sacrosanct resolution of the traditional custodians which is in tangent with the government, party elites and the entire state as Senator Gershom Bassey would be supported and voted in as Governor of Cross River State come 2023”, he said.

His Majesty, King Obol Ofem Ubangha, the Obol Lopon Of Ugep And Paramount of Yakurr Local Government Area who is sometimes referred to as the Lion of Omor Otutu welcomed Senator Bassey to his area.

He affirmed that “The calibre of men that have brought Sen. Gershom Bassey to Yakurr L.G.A for consultations were respectable sons of the soil, of high pedigree, and the politicians most successful in the senatorial district who are fully aware the prerequisites to serve in the aforementioned capacity”, the monarch said.

The council of traditional rulers prayed and blessed the Senator on his quest.

Also speaking former representative of Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon Bassey Ewa, lauded the Ikom PDP family for the warm reception given to Sen. Bassey and his team.

Rt. Hon. Bassey who is also a two term speaker of the state house of assembly emphasised that he has been part of the past two administrations of the State which did remarkably well with giant strides and “I admonish you to support the #Back-to-South agenda and Senator Gershom Bassey for Governor”.

On his part, Barr Attah Ochinke, an indigene of Boki and former attorney general of Cross River State acknowledged that Ikom people stood by the past two administrations which Sen. Gershom was part of the planning and delivery of governance and as well encouraged the #BacktoSouth Agenda.

Ochinke who is the current Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Cross River State as well as a founding member of the PDP, affirmed the existence of zoning arrangement in the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) ab initio in the state.

In his words, “Zoning has been a culture of the PDP, which has kept Cross River in peace, fairness and tranquillity.

“Zoning simply means turn by turn, and whoever’s turn it is, should be allowed to benefit from the arrangement”, the former attorney general said.

The Ikom Women Leader, Mrs Justina Enya Ndoma declared that “Ikom is totally sold to the South Agenda, and our project is senator Geshon Bassey come 2023”.

The Etung Chapter Chairman of PDP, Mr. Kajang Obaji said, himself and the Etung people rejoiced on the coming of Senator Gershom Bassey to Etung and assured him of firm support from Etung people so that PDP would take over the state and the mandate of the party be restored.

In Obubra, Chief Sylvanus said, Obubra is a parent to other local Government areas in the state and is very active in the politics of Cross River State.

Speaking on Sen. Bassey, he said the senator has been behind the development of Cross River State since the year 1999 and as such has better service delivery for Cross Riverians.

On zoning, he said, “it is a binding resolution that has maintained the peace and progression of Cross River State and power has to return to the south for Sen. Gershom Bassey to become Governor and rebuild Cross River State.

“While Central Cross River waits for their turn to produce a Governor peacefully, I urge the Obubra people to support the Governorship ambition of Senator Gershom Bassey come 2023”.

Dr. Itam Abang, the member representing Boki 1 state Constituency, and a PDP stalwart, described  Bassey  as “a man with consummate administrative experience who will give the Boki people in the rural areas the opportunity to utilise their natural resources that will bring socio-economic development to the state” .

He commended the achievement of Senator Bassey in the senate, saying he sponsored several impacting bills in favour of Cross Riverians and the entire country.

While commending the giant stride of the Senator, the Director-General, Sen. Gershom Bassey Campaign Organisation in the central part of the state, Hon. Eko Ato pledged his complete support to the Senator, assuring him that Abi LGA will give him all the support he needs.

“Abi Local Government Caucus will support Senator Gershom Bassey’s ambition with a heart of gratitude to win the 2023 Governorship election in the state because he is our son”.

Sen. Bassey who is the Cross River National Assembly Caucus Chairman and represents Cross River South in the Senate, is aspiring to take over from Governor Ben Ayade in 2023.

Senator Bassey thanked the people of Central for their unalloyed support and promised not to let them down as he promised to rebuild the state on a sound footing.

He said the PDP is a party of hard-working people and the party from inception has been committed to working for the citizens of the state and he has come to celebrate Christmas and new year with them as “2023 would be a turning point for the people of Cross River state”.

Sen. Bassey stressed the need for the people of the state to choose the right leadership by voting PDP and his candidacy that would bring infrastructural and human development to the people of Cross River.

In Senator Bassey’s words, “it is important that anybody contesting in this election should not just go around shouting slogans because slogans will not be enough this time around.

“They must have in-depth discussions with the electorates and anybody contesting this election must tell you what they want to do. They must show you their manifesto and road map”, he said.

The Senator Gershom Bassey consultation team continues in the Northern Senatorial district of the state.

Credit: The Will Nigeria.

By Bassey Aniekan

Ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Cross River State, major stakeholders, traditional rulers and leaders of thought have drummed support for the aspiration of Senator Gershom Bassey.

The stakeholders who declared their total support for Senator Bassey also declared that he remains their preferred candidate for governor in 2023.

They made their stand known when the PDP gubernatorial hopeful came to the senatorial district on a consultative visit.

The area has six local government areas comprising Ikom, Boki, Etung, Obubra, Abi and Yakurr.

In Ikom, the Paramount Ruler of Ikom Local Government Area, Ntol Peter Njul Eku while receiving Sen. Bassey asserted that they have taken a position to support the zoning of governorship to the southern senatorial district.

He stressed that they had previously unanimously met with the leaders of the central and Governor Ben Ayade when he was still in PDP to decide the existing zoning of governorship to be returned to the south.

He reiterated that, “at this point no individual within or outside community can change the sacrosanct resolution of the traditional custodians which is in tangent with the government, party elites and the entire state as Senator Gershom Bassey would be supported and voted in as Governor of Cross River State come 2023”, he said.

His Majesty, King Obol Ofem Ubangha, the Obol Lopon Of Ugep And Paramount of Yakurr Local Government Area who is sometimes referred to as the Lion of Omor Otutu welcomed Senator Bassey to his area.

He affirmed that “The calibre of men that have brought Sen. Gershom Bassey to Yakurr L.G.A for consultations were respectable sons of the soil, of high pedigree, and the politicians most successful in the senatorial district who are fully aware the prerequisites to serve in the aforementioned capacity”, the monarch said.

The council of traditional rulers prayed and blessed the Senator on his quest.

Also speaking former representative of Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon Bassey Ewa, lauded the Ikom PDP family for the warm reception given to Sen. Bassey and his team.

Rt. Hon. Bassey who is also a two term speaker of the state house of assembly emphasised that he has been part of the past two administrations of the State which did remarkably well with giant strides and “I admonish you to support the #Back-to-South agenda and Senator Gershom Bassey for Governor”.

On his part, Barr Attah Ochinke, an indigene of Boki and former attorney general of Cross River State acknowledged that Ikom people stood by the past two administrations which Sen. Gershom was part of the planning and delivery of governance and as well encouraged the #BacktoSouth Agenda.

Ochinke who is the current Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Cross River State as well as a founding member of the PDP, affirmed the existence of zoning arrangement in the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) ab initio in the state.

In his words, “Zoning has been a culture of the PDP, which has kept Cross River in peace, fairness and tranquillity.

“Zoning simply means turn by turn, and whoever’s turn it is, should be allowed to benefit from the arrangement”, the former attorney general said.

The Ikom Women Leader, Mrs Justina Enya Ndoma declared that “Ikom is totally sold to the South Agenda, and our project is senator Geshon Bassey come 2023”.

The Etung Chapter Chairman of PDP, Mr. Kajang Obaji said, himself and the Etung people rejoiced on the coming of Senator Gershom Bassey to Etung and assured him of firm support from Etung people so that PDP would take over the state and the mandate of the party be restored.

In Obubra, Chief Sylvanus said, Obubra is a parent to other local Government areas in the state and is very active in the politics of Cross River State.

Speaking on Sen. Bassey, he said the senator has been behind the development of Cross River State since the year 1999 and as such has better service delivery for Cross Riverians.

On zoning, he said, “it is a binding resolution that has maintained the peace and progression of Cross River State and power has to return to the south for Sen. Gershom Bassey to become Governor and rebuild Cross River State.

“While Central Cross River waits for their turn to produce a Governor peacefully, I urge the Obubra people to support the Governorship ambition of Senator Gershom Bassey come 2023”.

Dr. Itam Abang, the member representing Boki 1 state Constituency, and a PDP stalwart, described  Bassey  as “a man with consummate administrative experience who will give the Boki people in the rural areas the opportunity to utilise their natural resources that will bring socio-economic development to the state” .

He commended the achievement of Senator Bassey in the senate, saying he sponsored several impacting bills in favour of Cross Riverians and the entire country.

While commending the giant stride of the Senator, the Director-General, Sen. Gershom Bassey Campaign Organisation in the central part of the state, Hon. Eko Ato pledged his complete support to the Senator, assuring him that Abi LGA will give him all the support he needs.

“Abi Local Government Caucus will support Senator Gershom Bassey’s ambition with a heart of gratitude to win the 2023 Governorship election in the state because he is our son”.

Sen. Bassey who is the Cross River National Assembly Caucus Chairman and represents Cross River South in the Senate, is aspiring to take over from Governor Ben Ayade in 2023.

Senator Bassey thanked the people of Central for their unalloyed support and promised not to let them down as he promised to rebuild the state on a sound footing.

He said the PDP is a party of hard-working people and the party from inception has been committed to working for the citizens of the state and he has come to celebrate Christmas and new year with them as “2023 would be a turning point for the people of Cross River state”.

Sen. Bassey stressed the need for the people of the state to choose the right leadership by voting PDP and his candidacy that would bring infrastructural and human development to the people of Cross River.

In Senator Bassey’s words, “it is important that anybody contesting in this election should not just go around shouting slogans because slogans will not be enough this time around.

“They must have in-depth discussions with the electorates and anybody contesting this election must tell you what they want to do. They must show you their manifesto and road map”, he said.

The Senator Gershom Bassey consultation team continues in the Northern Senatorial district of the state.

Credit: The Will Nigeria.

By Bassey Aniekan

Ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Cross River State, major stakeholders, traditional rulers and leaders of thought have drummed support for the aspiration of Senator Gershom Bassey.

The stakeholders who declared their total support for Senator Bassey also declared that he remains their preferred candidate for governor in 2023.

They made their stand known when the PDP gubernatorial hopeful came to the senatorial district on a consultative visit.

The area has six local government areas comprising Ikom, Boki, Etung, Obubra, Abi and Yakurr.

In Ikom, the Paramount Ruler of Ikom Local Government Area, Ntol Peter Njul Eku while receiving Sen. Bassey asserted that they have taken a position to support the zoning of governorship to the southern senatorial district.

He stressed that they had previously unanimously met with the leaders of the central and Governor Ben Ayade when he was still in PDP to decide the existing zoning of governorship to be returned to the south.

He reiterated that, “at this point no individual within or outside community can change the sacrosanct resolution of the traditional custodians which is in tangent with the government, party elites and the entire state as Senator Gershom Bassey would be supported and voted in as Governor of Cross River State come 2023”, he said.

His Majesty, King Obol Ofem Ubangha, the Obol Lopon Of Ugep And Paramount of Yakurr Local Government Area who is sometimes referred to as the Lion of Omor Otutu welcomed Senator Bassey to his area.

He affirmed that “The calibre of men that have brought Sen. Gershom Bassey to Yakurr L.G.A for consultations were respectable sons of the soil, of high pedigree, and the politicians most successful in the senatorial district who are fully aware the prerequisites to serve in the aforementioned capacity”, the monarch said.

The council of traditional rulers prayed and blessed the Senator on his quest.

Also speaking former representative of Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon Bassey Ewa, lauded the Ikom PDP family for the warm reception given to Sen. Bassey and his team.

Rt. Hon. Bassey who is also a two term speaker of the state house of assembly emphasised that he has been part of the past two administrations of the State which did remarkably well with giant strides and “I admonish you to support the #Back-to-South agenda and Senator Gershom Bassey for Governor”.

On his part, Barr Attah Ochinke, an indigene of Boki and former attorney general of Cross River State acknowledged that Ikom people stood by the past two administrations which Sen. Gershom was part of the planning and delivery of governance and as well encouraged the #BacktoSouth Agenda.

Ochinke who is the current Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Cross River State as well as a founding member of the PDP, affirmed the existence of zoning arrangement in the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) ab initio in the state.

In his words, “Zoning has been a culture of the PDP, which has kept Cross River in peace, fairness and tranquillity.

“Zoning simply means turn by turn, and whoever’s turn it is, should be allowed to benefit from the arrangement”, the former attorney general said.

The Ikom Women Leader, Mrs Justina Enya Ndoma declared that “Ikom is totally sold to the South Agenda, and our project is senator Geshon Bassey come 2023”.

The Etung Chapter Chairman of PDP, Mr. Kajang Obaji said, himself and the Etung people rejoiced on the coming of Senator Gershom Bassey to Etung and assured him of firm support from Etung people so that PDP would take over the state and the mandate of the party be restored.

In Obubra, Chief Sylvanus said, Obubra is a parent to other local Government areas in the state and is very active in the politics of Cross River State.

Speaking on Sen. Bassey, he said the senator has been behind the development of Cross River State since the year 1999 and as such has better service delivery for Cross Riverians.

On zoning, he said, “it is a binding resolution that has maintained the peace and progression of Cross River State and power has to return to the south for Sen. Gershom Bassey to become Governor and rebuild Cross River State.

“While Central Cross River waits for their turn to produce a Governor peacefully, I urge the Obubra people to support the Governorship ambition of Senator Gershom Bassey come 2023”.

Dr. Itam Abang, the member representing Boki 1 state Constituency, and a PDP stalwart, described  Bassey  as “a man with consummate administrative experience who will give the Boki people in the rural areas the opportunity to utilise their natural resources that will bring socio-economic development to the state” .

He commended the achievement of Senator Bassey in the senate, saying he sponsored several impacting bills in favour of Cross Riverians and the entire country.

While commending the giant stride of the Senator, the Director-General, Sen. Gershom Bassey Campaign Organisation in the central part of the state, Hon. Eko Ato pledged his complete support to the Senator, assuring him that Abi LGA will give him all the support he needs.

“Abi Local Government Caucus will support Senator Gershom Bassey’s ambition with a heart of gratitude to win the 2023 Governorship election in the state because he is our son”.

Sen. Bassey who is the Cross River National Assembly Caucus Chairman and represents Cross River South in the Senate, is aspiring to take over from Governor Ben Ayade in 2023.

Senator Bassey thanked the people of Central for their unalloyed support and promised not to let them down as he promised to rebuild the state on a sound footing.

He said the PDP is a party of hard-working people and the party from inception has been committed to working for the citizens of the state and he has come to celebrate Christmas and new year with them as “2023 would be a turning point for the people of Cross River state”.

Sen. Bassey stressed the need for the people of the state to choose the right leadership by voting PDP and his candidacy that would bring infrastructural and human development to the people of Cross River.

In Senator Bassey’s words, “it is important that anybody contesting in this election should not just go around shouting slogans because slogans will not be enough this time around.

“They must have in-depth discussions with the electorates and anybody contesting this election must tell you what they want to do. They must show you their manifesto and road map”, he said.

The Senator Gershom Bassey consultation team continues in the Northern Senatorial district of the state.

Credit: The Will Nigeria.

By Bassey Aniekan

Ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Cross River State, major stakeholders, traditional rulers and leaders of thought have drummed support for the aspiration of Senator Gershom Bassey.

The stakeholders who declared their total support for Senator Bassey also declared that he remains their preferred candidate for governor in 2023.

They made their stand known when the PDP gubernatorial hopeful came to the senatorial district on a consultative visit.

The area has six local government areas comprising Ikom, Boki, Etung, Obubra, Abi and Yakurr.

In Ikom, the Paramount Ruler of Ikom Local Government Area, Ntol Peter Njul Eku while receiving Sen. Bassey asserted that they have taken a position to support the zoning of governorship to the southern senatorial district.

He stressed that they had previously unanimously met with the leaders of the central and Governor Ben Ayade when he was still in PDP to decide the existing zoning of governorship to be returned to the south.

He reiterated that, “at this point no individual within or outside community can change the sacrosanct resolution of the traditional custodians which is in tangent with the government, party elites and the entire state as Senator Gershom Bassey would be supported and voted in as Governor of Cross River State come 2023”, he said.

His Majesty, King Obol Ofem Ubangha, the Obol Lopon Of Ugep And Paramount of Yakurr Local Government Area who is sometimes referred to as the Lion of Omor Otutu welcomed Senator Bassey to his area.

He affirmed that “The calibre of men that have brought Sen. Gershom Bassey to Yakurr L.G.A for consultations were respectable sons of the soil, of high pedigree, and the politicians most successful in the senatorial district who are fully aware the prerequisites to serve in the aforementioned capacity”, the monarch said.

The council of traditional rulers prayed and blessed the Senator on his quest.

Also speaking former representative of Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon Bassey Ewa, lauded the Ikom PDP family for the warm reception given to Sen. Bassey and his team.

Rt. Hon. Bassey who is also a two term speaker of the state house of assembly emphasised that he has been part of the past two administrations of the State which did remarkably well with giant strides and “I admonish you to support the #Back-to-South agenda and Senator Gershom Bassey for Governor”.

On his part, Barr Attah Ochinke, an indigene of Boki and former attorney general of Cross River State acknowledged that Ikom people stood by the past two administrations which Sen. Gershom was part of the planning and delivery of governance and as well encouraged the #BacktoSouth Agenda.

Ochinke who is the current Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Cross River State as well as a founding member of the PDP, affirmed the existence of zoning arrangement in the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) ab initio in the state.

In his words, “Zoning has been a culture of the PDP, which has kept Cross River in peace, fairness and tranquillity.

“Zoning simply means turn by turn, and whoever’s turn it is, should be allowed to benefit from the arrangement”, the former attorney general said.

The Ikom Women Leader, Mrs Justina Enya Ndoma declared that “Ikom is totally sold to the South Agenda, and our project is senator Geshon Bassey come 2023”.

The Etung Chapter Chairman of PDP, Mr. Kajang Obaji said, himself and the Etung people rejoiced on the coming of Senator Gershom Bassey to Etung and assured him of firm support from Etung people so that PDP would take over the state and the mandate of the party be restored.

In Obubra, Chief Sylvanus said, Obubra is a parent to other local Government areas in the state and is very active in the politics of Cross River State.

Speaking on Sen. Bassey, he said the senator has been behind the development of Cross River State since the year 1999 and as such has better service delivery for Cross Riverians.

On zoning, he said, “it is a binding resolution that has maintained the peace and progression of Cross River State and power has to return to the south for Sen. Gershom Bassey to become Governor and rebuild Cross River State.

“While Central Cross River waits for their turn to produce a Governor peacefully, I urge the Obubra people to support the Governorship ambition of Senator Gershom Bassey come 2023”.

Dr. Itam Abang, the member representing Boki 1 state Constituency, and a PDP stalwart, described  Bassey  as “a man with consummate administrative experience who will give the Boki people in the rural areas the opportunity to utilise their natural resources that will bring socio-economic development to the state” .

He commended the achievement of Senator Bassey in the senate, saying he sponsored several impacting bills in favour of Cross Riverians and the entire country.

While commending the giant stride of the Senator, the Director-General, Sen. Gershom Bassey Campaign Organisation in the central part of the state, Hon. Eko Ato pledged his complete support to the Senator, assuring him that Abi LGA will give him all the support he needs.

“Abi Local Government Caucus will support Senator Gershom Bassey’s ambition with a heart of gratitude to win the 2023 Governorship election in the state because he is our son”.

Sen. Bassey who is the Cross River National Assembly Caucus Chairman and represents Cross River South in the Senate, is aspiring to take over from Governor Ben Ayade in 2023.

Senator Bassey thanked the people of Central for their unalloyed support and promised not to let them down as he promised to rebuild the state on a sound footing.

He said the PDP is a party of hard-working people and the party from inception has been committed to working for the citizens of the state and he has come to celebrate Christmas and new year with them as “2023 would be a turning point for the people of Cross River state”.

Sen. Bassey stressed the need for the people of the state to choose the right leadership by voting PDP and his candidacy that would bring infrastructural and human development to the people of Cross River.

In Senator Bassey’s words, “it is important that anybody contesting in this election should not just go around shouting slogans because slogans will not be enough this time around.

“They must have in-depth discussions with the electorates and anybody contesting this election must tell you what they want to do. They must show you their manifesto and road map”, he said.

The Senator Gershom Bassey consultation team continues in the Northern Senatorial district of the state.

Credit: The Will Nigeria.