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The Obol Lopon of Ugep and Paramount Ruler of Yakurr Local Government Area, HRM Obol Ofem Ubana Eteng, has assured the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Senator Prof Sandy Ojang Onor that his good works expressed through effective representation at the Senate will speak for him in his bid to become the next governor of Cross River State.
The royal father who spoke while playing host to the PDP Cross River Central Campaign Committee currently on a ward to Ward tour within the Senatorial District, disclosed that Ugep people would always appreciate Senator Onor for renovating the Obol Lopon’s Palace to give it a befitting outlook.
The royal father stated this on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 when the PDP Central Senatorial District Ward to Ward Campaign Team visited his palace at Ugep, Yakurr LGA of Cross River State.
According to Obol Lopon, “When you arrive, I said, you are welcome to your home because two years ago, the Governorship Candidate of the PDP, Senator Prof Sandy Ojang Onor, listed this palace in the budget as constituency project without me begging him. Today, Ugep boost of a befitting palace courtesy of him.
“I would never forget what Senator Sandy Onor did for me and Ugep people at large. Each time I’m in this house enjoying the comfort and fresh air, I remember Senator Sandy Onor. For him to have done this even without me begging proves that when God sends people to be our helpers we don’t need to beg them.
“Since Senator Sandy Onor roofed this place every Ugep man that looks at the palace would ask me, how did you go about it, and I would say, Senator Sandy Onor did it for us. He did not discussed with me, he didn’t ask me before doing it. So, Ugep people can never forget Senator Sandy Onor. He has helped us to do the first thing. This is the first building in Ugep. When Ugep people decide to show appreciation, we would remember Senator Sandy Onor” he concluded.
Speaking earlier, the Deputy Director-general, State Campaign Organisation and DG Caterpillar Movement, Chief Joe Obi Bisong, who represented the Governorship Candidate of the PDP, Senator Prof Sandy Ojang Onor said, “It’s traditional that we must stop over at the palace to pay homage and solicit your royal blessings first as Paramount Ruler of Yakurr, Obol Lopon of Ugep and custodian of the rich culture and custom of Ugep.
“We have come to deliver the message of the PDP which you’re already aware; the PDP remains the only political party that can guarantee our democracy. The comparative advantages the PDP has attracted to us individually and collectively can’t be overemphasized. From where the PDP stopped, the APC had not added an inch. Rather, they have plagued and destroyed what the PDP left behind”
Also speaking during the visit, the Senatorial Candidate, Rt Hon Bassey Eko Ewa lamented the desecration of traditional institution by the incumbent administration in the state when he said, “You’re the traditional head of Yakurr Local Government Area. This is the time we need you the most. Your advice matters a lot.
“Let me use this privilege to thank you for the chief that represented you when we came for the Governorship Campaign. He spoke brilliantly and captured everything. I was shocked that our chiefs are being taxed by the present government for certification. It has never happened since the advent of the fourth republic. We have never experienced such sacrilege on our traditional institutions”.
The campaign team earlier visited Idomi community as part of the Central PDP Ward to Ward Campaign for Yakurr LGA.
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