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  • Peter Akpanke Decries Poor State Of Ongoing Rehabilitation Of Ikom-Obudu Highway

    Peter Akpanke Decries Poor State Of Ongoing Rehabilitation Of Ikom-Obudu Highway

    The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke has described as unfortunate the poor state of work done on the Ikom-Obudu highway.

    The lawmaker made the remarks during an on the spot assessment of work done on highway as part of the activities for the three days need assessment/town hall meeting across the three Local Governments that made up the federal constituency.

    Speaking to journalists, Akpanke noted that “It is disgusting to see this kind of work being done. The work is abandoned. It is already raining season, commuters find it very difficult to ply the road. This road leads to my community.

    “I will ensure that the right thing is done. I will write to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, to feed me with details on the award of contract and also to find out the slow pace of work despite payment of funds to the contractors ”

    The contract was awarded to Leophina Works Limited, as at the time of filing this report, efforts to Leophina to comment on the state of work done was futile.

  • NASS Inauguration: Ex-Governors, Lawmakers, Constituents Honours Jarigbe, Offiono And Akpanke

    NASS Inauguration: Ex-Governors, Lawmakers, Constituents Honours Jarigbe, Offiono And Akpanke

    It was a gathering of people from all walks of life as former Governors, Federal Lawmakers, Administrators, Business men/women, Traditional rulers and religious leaders joined thousands of constituents of Cross River North yesterday to honour the trio of Distinguished Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, DSSRS, Hon. (Barr.) Godwin Offiono, and Hon. (Chief) Peter Akpanke in a grand Civic Reception on their Inauguration as Federal Lawmakers of Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly.

    The event which was chaired by former Lawmaker for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Peter Igbodor witnessed great cheers and celebrations of the trio by constituents and guests who sang the praises of the newly inaugurated lawmakers, individuals who have distinguished themselves in their respective capacities, in their services to humanity.

    The former Governor of Cross River State, H. E Senator Liyel Imoke admonished the lawmakers to “hold on to God and their constituents. Keep their focus on the good people of their Senatorial Districts and Federal Constituencies thereby uniting the people through their offices.

    Present at the event were: The Cross River State PDP Chairman, Barr. Venatius Ikem, immediate gubernatorial candidate of the PDP, Senator (Prof.) Sandy Onor, AVM Clement Ogbeche, FCT Commissioner of Police, Mrs Susan Akem- Horsfall, CEO Loaded global, Prince Akwase Offiono, Mr. John George, Alhaji Hassan Otuji, Alhaji Husseni Otuji, Deaconess Grace Ekanem.

    Others include, the former APC National Vice Chairman (South South), Ntufam Hilliard Eta, Dr. Don Klaimz Enamhe, members of the State Working Committee of the PDP, Chapter/ward excos amongst other constituents.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA.

  • Ambassador Peter Akpanke Will Give Us The Representation We Desire – Charles Eneji

    Ambassador Peter Akpanke Will Give Us The Representation We Desire – Charles Eneji

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The Director General of Mr Peter Akpanke, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP for Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency election, Hon Charles Eneji, has said that his principal, Mr Peter Akpanke will give the federal constituency the 21st century representation needed to turn things around for better.

    Mr Eneji spoke to TheLumineNews while reacting to the insinuations by some enemies of Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku, that his principal may have withdrawn from the race following his absence from the field in the past one week.

    Eneji held that “It is a disservice for anybody to think that our principal will chicken out of this race. He is in the race with his full chest, fully prepared to win this election. I want to assure you that Ambassador Peter Akpanke will give you the representation that we desire as a people.

    “In his private capacity, our principal has touched the lives of so many persons, through his foundation, The Akpanke Foundation. He understands the plight of our people, and we are convinced and confident that given his passion for humanity, he will initiate and adopt routine town hall meetings to address our plight.

    “Our principal has led us and we have toured the 30 wards of the constituency twice and our principal popularly called De Rock, is already a household name.

    “The leadership of the APC in the state worried by his rising popularity is bent on fabricating stories with the view to create chaos in the minds of our supporters. But as you can see, the people are wiser now, they are more resolute and decisive about their support for our principal. We are working day and night, and I can assure you that within the past one week, we have an increased support base.

    “Against their initial intention to weaken our ambition through intimidation, a lot of those who were undecided have called to identify with us in this course, we are confident that comes 25th of February, we will win the election”.

    When asked what could be the reason why he thinks that the electorates will prefer Peter Akpanke to an incumbent Hon Legor Idagbo, Eneji averred that “Peter Akpanke, has compassion for his people, he feels the pains of others, he has paid hospital bills for patients, empowered youths, widows, empowered people with cars, provided livelihood opportunities for those in need, made financial donations to churches among other things across the three local government areas.
    I will want you to conduct an independent investigation from the electorates on the streets, find out from them who is their prefer choice and why they want to vote for him.

    “Our principal’s intimidating rising popularity, support and acceptance has created fears in the minds of the APC, since they have nothing convincing to tell the people. They are bent on creating falsehood about our principal. We are more determined now than ever to ensure that we win this election”.

    When asked what is giving him the courage that his principal will win the election. Eneji held that “Power belongs to the people, and with the introduction of the BVAS machine, the people will definitely decide who will represent them. They are tired of failed promises. They want something different from what they have been subjected to, failed promises. They is hardship everywhere occasioned by the failed APC government. The only hope we now have is the rescue mission of the PDP.

    “Let me also use this opportunity to call on our teaming supporters and the general public to vote massively for all PDP candidates for the general elections”

  • We Must All Condemn In The Strongest Terms Possible, An Age Of Unleashing Political Militias In Cross River North BY AUGUSTINE ABOH

    We Must All Condemn In The Strongest Terms Possible, An Age Of Unleashing Political Militias In Cross River North BY AUGUSTINE ABOH

    We Must All Condemn In The Strongest Terms Possible, An Age Of Unleashing Political Militias In Cross River North.

    Unfortunately the perilous days are now with us.
    The picture below shows Peter Akpanke in campaign rally just less than 24 hours before the ridiculous invasion of his residence by Political Militias, order under surreptitious antics of the Government that is obviously SINKING like a Ship that runs into a crystallized glacier.

    Akpanke Peter is a public figure, a party candidate in constant public domain. If he was by any chance legally needed for any allegations, he would have been invited properly, and not this Mafia-like operation of unscrupulous state security forces that have turned themselves to political Militias available to be used for even alleged assassination attempts as seen in the case.

    One thing is clear, Peter and Jarigbe Agom have become unstoppable and their victory assured by the people whose commonwealth and destinies have been bastardized by a government that now fight like a suffocated opposition. Willing to go to extreme levels of attempted assassination on opponents and indiscriminate arrest of supporters.

    The message is clear, if you’ve been given a mandate and have grossly abuse that privilege even the gods of the land will rise against you.

    This violent intimidation must stop 🛑 and we should be reminded that the ambitions of no one, no matter how highly placed is worth the life of anyone, aspirants or electorate in Cross River North.

    Posterity will hold all accountable for sowing disunity and turmoil in our peaceful OBO Federal Constituency.

    Just stop it! Win or Lose without the blood of your brothers in your hands.
    No emperor or kingdom last forever except God the Most High.

  • Just In: Court Strikes Out Criminal Case Against Cross River PDP Reps Candidate, Four Others

    Just In: Court Strikes Out Criminal Case Against Cross River PDP Reps Candidate, Four Others

    By Jonathan Ugbal, CrossRiverWatch

    Justice Rosemary Dugbo Oghoghorie of the Calabar division of the Federal High Court has struck out a criminal case filed by the Federal Government against the House of Representatives candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for the Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Akpanke, and four others.

    Justice Dugbo in her ruling said the prosecution needed to get its house together and not waste the time of the Court.

    Charges bordering on murder, terrorism, attempted murder, and unlawful possession of firearms was preferred against Mr. Akpanke, his co-aspirants, KJ Jedy Agba, Elaunire Ushie, a House of Assembly Aspirant, Augustine Agba, and one Joseph Akin following the death of a Police officer, Inspector Emmanuel Mbang Ubi who was shot at the botched May 23, 2022, House of Representatives primaries in Obudu.

    The case with Suit Number FHC/CA/14C/2022 was filed on September 6, 2022, and was listed for arraignment and plea on Wednesday.

    But, after it was called up, and appearances entered by the prosecution and defense counsels, Justice Dugbo asked the prosecutor, Edosa Esq whether his witnesses were in Court which he replied no. The Court also asked about the defendants who the prosecutor said were not in his custody.

    Justice Dugbo also complained that the charge sheet in the Court’s file was not clear enough to which the prosecutor replied that the charges have been amended. Justice Dugbo also asked whether the amended charges were in the Court’s file as she could

    Justice Dugbo subsequently struck out the case.

    This means that the Federal Government can file fresh charges. It is unclear whether that may be the case with one of the defendants still in Police custody.

    The Case

    Mr. Ubi, alongside his colleagues, was drafted to secure the venue of the House of Representatives Primary of the PDP in Obudu on May 23, 2022, which was canceled after he was shot dead at close range while a colleague was also injured. The primaries were rescheduled and later canceled with Mr. Akpanke winning both.

    The quintet above were then invited, interrogated, and charged to Court. They were initially billed to take their pleas on October 12, 2022. But, Justice Dugbo’s absence led to the parties taking a different date off-record.

    Mr. Akin, Akpanke, Agba Jedy, and Ushie were listed as the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth defendants respectively. While Mr. Akin was charged with killing Mr. Ubi, Messrs KJ, Akpanke, Agba, and Ushie were accused of conspiracy to commit a felony and unlawful possession of firearms.

  • Becheve, Utanga And Bebi Wards Stands Still As PDP Commences Campaign Tour In C’River North

    Becheve, Utanga And Bebi Wards Stands Still As PDP Commences Campaign Tour In C’River North

     

    The People of Becheve, Utanga and Bebi wards of Obanliku LGA, today trooped out in their thousands to receive Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), in Cross River North as the Party commenced its Campaigns ahead of the 2023 General Elections.

    The campaign trail which was led by Distinguished Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District and Senatorial Candidate of the party, commenced with a visit to the Royal Fathers. HRH Iyang of Ugbakoko Community, HRH Francis Owashi of Belegete Community, amongst others received the guests and gave their Royal blessings to their political ambition after which they outlined the challenges of the community. They also thanked Sen. Jarigbe for remembering various communities in the ward during his short stay in the Senate.

    While addressing the teeming supporters at the various wards, Amb. Peter Akpanke, the Party’s candidate for Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency, thanked the people for turning out in support of the party within such short notice. He also promised to bring back the lost glory of Obanliku and attract more dividends of Democracy to the Ward in a bid to compliment the efforts of Sen. Jarigbe.

    Sen. Jarigbe in his remarks, reiterated his commitment to service to humanity. The lawmaker, stated that the party was only interested in developing the Senatorial District unlike the APC that has underdeveloped the district, using Food as a tool to enslave the people.

    Barr. Vena Ikem, State Chairman of PDP, the State Assembly Candidate, Chief Pius Ashakia, DG Jarigbe Campaign Organization, Dr. Doncklaimz Enamhe, Hon. Dr Benjamin Ambe, Former Chairman of Obanliku LGA, amongst others took turns to address the party faithfuls who also pledged their loyalty and support to the party and its candidates.

    The royal fathers of Utanga, led by Clan head of Baga community, HRH. Alfred Anyam Ande, HRH Suhumba Joseph of Utanga clan and those of Bebi ward led by HRH Chief Francis Atung, Clan Head of Bebi East and members of the Council of Chiefs, Catechist Peter Adagwu, Chairman Bebi Traditional Council, amongst others.

    Some dignitaries who were in attendance include, Barr. Godwin Offiono, candidate for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, Chief Hon. Rita Agbo Ayim, Candidate for Ogoja State Constituency, Dr Paul Ebiala Esq, Candidate for Yala 1 State Constituency, Dr Martins Achadu, Candidate for Yala 2 state Constituency, Barr. Omang Charles Omang, Candidate for Bekwarra State Constituency, Mr. John Ukwu, Candidate for Obudu State Constituency

    Others include, Hon. Mike Usibe, Mr. Egar Mgbantul, Mr. Joe Ulom, Dr Raphael Ogar Oko, members of PDP State Executive Council from the North, PDP ward and Chapter Excos, amongst others.

  • Igbo, Hausa Communities Endorses Chief Peter Akpanke For House Of Representatives

    Igbo, Hausa Communities Endorses Chief Peter Akpanke For House Of Representatives

     

    Sociopolitical and cultural groups of Igbo, Hausa and other no indigenous communities in Obudu Local Government Area, have endorsed Chief Peter Akpanke for House of Representatives for Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency.

    The groups who are all domiciled in Obudu Local Government Area and shares over 5,000 votes apiece, said Akpanke has been a good man to them from time immemorial and so they will not wait for him to informed them of his ambition formally but have decided to support him unanimously due to his numerous interventions and results oriented leadership.

    The Chairman of the Igbo community, Mr James Chukwu in his address said, the endorsement is in appreciation of the philanthropist’s contributions and empowerments of sons and daughters of OBO Federal Constituency, which also cut across to their different trades.

    In the same vein, the Imam of Obudu, Malam Yusuf said, Chief Akpanke has always identified with them and as such, deserves their support going into the 2023 election.

    Also, members of the Cameroon community said they have indicated interest in his project because he is the first and only politician that has recognized them.

    Commenting on the development, the philanthropist said, the endorsement to him, is a mark of general acceptance of his ideologies and goodwill, his efforts to empathize with humanity and to strengthen the culture of peace and harmony for which he has always been known for.

    He said the support came with an assurance of more commitment and dedication to the course of liberating the Federal Constituency from its failed and unfortunate leadership in order to consolidate on the gains they stand to benefit under the leadership of Senator Jarigbe Agom and Senator Senator Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor

  • Obanliku Cyclist Union Endorses Chief Peter Akpanke For House Of Representatives

    Obanliku Cyclist Union Endorses Chief Peter Akpanke For House Of Representatives

     

    The Obanliku Cyclist Union, today endorsed, Chief Peter Akpanke for House of Representatives for Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency.

    The union in a visit to Akpanke this morning said, “the move is in recognition of your achievements in education, your drive and empathy for the less privileged and orphans in the society”.

    The chairman of the union, Mr Victor Ushanung who spoke on their behalf, insisted that Chief Akpanke deserves to be in the House of Representatives come 2023 to enable him consolidate on the gains already recorded in critical sectors of the LGA through Senator Jarigbe Agom.

    The group also noted that Chief Akpanke has made moves to ensure that Obanliku sons and daughters goes to school, he has graded roads, built and contributed to the renovations of churches among others.

    They pledged support to the philanthropist for better service delivery such as good health facilities, provision of portable water, good road network and many others.

     

  • Peter Akpanke Bags UNICROSS Post Graduate Students Award

    Peter Akpanke Bags UNICROSS Post Graduate Students Award

    By Elijah Ugani

    Mr Peter Akpanke, Founder and CEO of The Akpanke Foundation today Tuesday 21st September 2021 received an award of honor from UNICROSS Post graduate Student Association in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the welfare of Students and humanity at Large.

    Presenting the award, the Post graduate Student president Mr Liwhuliweh Joseph, on behalf of the entire Post Graduate students of CRUTECH, now known as UNICROSS, thanked the philanthropist for the many things he has done for students and the less privileged in the society. The president summarised some of Mr Akpanke’s contributions to the Educational development of the common child like through offering of Scholarships to students, paying fees for out of school students, provision of educational equipment to students among other things, maintained that “the award was given to the CEO as a form of appreciation in expectation for more”

    Mr. Apkanke in his response revealed that if not for public opinion or misinterpretation, he had considered not receiving awards again because he would prefer that reward which awaits in heaven.

    He thanked UNICROSS post graduate students  for finding him worthy of the award and admonished all to keep faith in humanity, as he reiterated commitment to his chosen mantra of making the world a better place.

     

  • Peter Akpanke bags UNICAL Post Graduate Meritorious Award

    Peter Akpanke bags UNICAL Post Graduate Meritorious Award

     

    Mr Peter Akpanke has been honoured with a meritorious award by the Post Graduate Students Government of the prestigious University of Calabar in  his Abuja Office.

    Mr Akpanke  was recognized for his selflessness, humanitarian and philanthropic support for the needy and orphans.

    He  has distinguished himself in the community from other members of his class through his selfless actions.

    Responding to the award, Mr Peter Akpanke said he never knew that the little things he has been doing to impact the less privileged was been noticed by even the post graduate students.

    He noted that the recognition is a call to further strengthen his humanitarian services, as he stated that life can only be meaningful if those who are blessed by God make a point of duty to reach out to those in need.