In a significant boost to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River North Senatorial District, a group of prominent stakeholders in Obanliku Local Government Area have formally announced their resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the PDP.
The defectors include Hon. Celestine Abaka, the immediate past chairmanship candidate of the PDP, who had defected to APC some months ago; Mr. Godwin Ashibi, Coordinator for Hon. Peter Akpanke in Bendi 2; Mr. Maurice Ogar, Coordinator in Bishiri South; and Mr. Peter Utase, Special Assistant on Political Affairs to Hon. Akpanke.
Other notable defectors are Hon. David Iyou, former Leader of Obanliku Legislative Council; Mr. Joseph Ushie, former Chapter Secretary of the PDP; Hon. Paulicap Ugbong, former councilor; and Mr. Ignatius Ekpe, Councillorship candidate. Additionally, Apostle David Kejohu (Bebi Ward), Joseph Ayang (Bisu Ward), and Sly Kejohu have also resigned from the APC.
During a courtesy visit to Senator Jarigbe Agom’s Abuja residence, Hon. Celestine Abaka, on behalf of the group, declared their support for the Senator due to his proven record of service, accessibility to the people, and visible developmental strides. He cited recent projects and initiatives, including five solar-powered boreholes, 100 students’ bursary beneficiaries, and the newly constructed Busangfong road project, as evidence of Senator Jarigbe’s commitment to the people of Obanliku.
The group will formally join the PDP in a grand ceremony scheduled to take place in Obanliku, alongside thousands of their loyalists and associates. This event is expected to showcase the growing support for Senator Jarigbe and the PDP in the area.
Welcoming the defectors, Senator Jarigbe expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he has received from the people of Obanliku LGA. He assured the new members that they would be fully integrated into the party without discrimination and warned against any form of intimidation. The Senator pledged to deliver more democratic dividends to the Senatorial District.
The defection ceremony was attended by the Constituency Officer Mr. Egar Mgbantul, Mr. Joseph Agabi, and Pastor John Naku.
This development is a significant boost to the PDP in Obanliku LGA and demonstrates Senator Jarigbe’s growing influence, popularity and acceptability in Cross River North Senatorial District.
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