By Elijah Ugani
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Obudu Chapter has has successfully concluded her Chapter Congress and has unanimously elected a 28 member executive to pilot the affairs of the party for a term of Four years.
The party adopted a consensus strategy to produce the executive with positions shared among the Ten political wards in Obudu, which reflected internal cohesion, political maturity, and shared commitment to the progress of the party.
The election which was held at the Sen Liyel Imoke Civic Centre, had political leaders of the Ten wards present including the Chairman of Council, Hon Peter Undiandeye PhD, Vice Chairman, Hon Rhoda Ashong, Deputy Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly and member representing Obudu State Constituency, Hon Sylvester Agabi, Hon Macilinus Anyoha, Commissioner for Industry, Hon Agi Asu, Commissioner for Sport, immediate past Chairman of council, Hon Boniface Ewhe, High Chief Tony Undiandeye, Special Adviser to the Governor on Aviation, Hon Ken Aklah, Chief Spokesman Agogo, Chief Mathias Akeh, Hon Justine Ugbe, Hon Peter Okaba, Mr Noel Ugbong, Mr Eric Akpo, Dr Paul Odey, Project Manager, Cross River State IMPACT project among other persons.
The following persons elected into the various offices:
Joe Odama – Chairman
Sunday Utabu – Deputy Chairman
David Akpanke – Secretary
Julius Odzie – Assist Secretary
Jude Ukeh – Legal Adviser
Abua Godfrey Akomaye – Assist Legal Adviser
Cyprian Ikong – Treasurer
Justina Ugoma Ayi – Assist Treasurer
Ushie Idang – Financial Secretary
David Utsu Abegim – Asst Financial Secretary
John Inangre – Publicity Secretary
Clement Adung Odama – Asst Publicity Secretary
Godwin Ushie – Welfare Secretary
Anthony Anditung – Asst Welfare Secretary
Charles Akeh – Organising Secretary
Orim Anthony Ochui – Asst Organising Secretary
Ogbiji Awhen – Auditor
Moses Adie – Asst Auditor
Akari Lydia – Woman Leader
Amoikwen Dorathy – Asst Woman Leader
Albert Adauga – Youth Leader
Abua Clement – Asst Youth Leader
Gabriel Ikwen Unimke – Special Leader
Cletus Atemgweye – Asst Special Leader
Patrick Abua – Ex-Officio 1
John Aniah Azabey – Ex-Officio 2
Joseph Agba – Ex-Officio 3
Anthony N Idang – Ex-Officio 4
Stakeholders described the process as peaceful, credible, and inclusive. They noted that the supervisory “guard” provided by party leaders ensured full compliance with party procedures and democratic principles throughout the congresses.
Speaking shortly after his emergence, Comrade Joseph Odama expressed profound appreciation to party leaders and members for the confidence reposed on him and his team. He pledged to promote unity, inclusiveness, and effective strategies aimed at consolidating the party’s dominance in Obudu and beyond.
Hon. Bassey Eyo Bassey and his team of observers commended the peaceful conduct of the congresses, stating that the successful exercise positions the APC Obudu Chapter for greater political engagement and future electoral victories.
The consensus arrangement was formally adopted following a motion moved by Hon. Boniface Eweh, the immediate past Chairman of Council, and seconded by the Executive Secretary Obudu Urban Development Authority, Mrs Elizabeth Adie, who urged members to remain steadfast and supportive of the newly elected executives.
The Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Hon. Dr. Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, KSM, expressed gratitude to the leadership committee that toured the wards to ensure reconciliations were achieved. He also thanked party members for embracing peace and consensus throughout the process.
Speaking to Theluminenews, High Chief Tony Undiandeye, commended the process and said the peaceful and concensuse election shows that Obudu has now become a one party system and noted that “it is a sign that 2027 election will be peaceful”.