en Jarigbe Agom means different things to different people in the state. To the populace, he’s the definition of legislative performance par excellence. To the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state—especially in the northern senatorial district—he’s their archrival. To trolls, he’s the slayer of Giant Alakuku. To his supporters, he’s the captain of an unarmed battalion in the army of the unconquered generation. He’s the smartest and most slippery politician in the state. He goes by the name ‘Jari Wonder’, a moniker he earned on account of his outstanding execution of constituency projects.
The lawmaker was on the verge of completing his second term in the Green Chamber when necessity beckoned him to rise higher. As the member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, he executed numerous projects and earned the admiration of the people. As a senator, he is known for executing giant projects that are typically within the capacity of a state governor.
Ahead of 2027, the APC is regrouping, fortifying, and re-strategizing to snatch power from him. But truth be told, if an election were held today, their efforts would amount to nothing more than an exercise in futility.
At this critical moment, the state does not need greenhorns in the legislature—we need men of influence. Like Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr., Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe commands growing national relevance and remains one of the South-South’s most influential voices in the National Assembly. Reinforcing success is always the smart choice; changing a winning team is a recipe for disaster. For the good of the state, both the ruling party and the opposition should conjoin forces to return Jarigbe Agom. Any contrary move would be nothing short of selling the lion to buy a dog.
Cross River cannot afford to trade a lion for a dog. In times like these, our state needs lions— leaders with courage, conviction, and vision.
Comr. Ogar Emmanuel Oko
Writes from Abeokuta
Disclaimer: The opinion expressed in this article is strictly that of the author, Ogar Emmanuel Oko, and does not represent TheLumineNews, it’s agent or the organization the author works for.
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