By CrossRiverWatch Admin
The Council of chiefs in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, led by the Paramount Ruler, HRM, Ovarr Clement Ewona, has rejected the gubernatorial aspiration of Sen. Sandy Onor of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) saying they should go back to zoning.
The traditional rulers made the assertion when the All Progressives Congress (APC) state campaign team led by Governor Ben Ayade, in the company of the governorship candidate of the party, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, and other party leaders visited him at his palace.
Taking a swipe at the PDP and its candidate, HRM Ovarr inferred: “We try to advise our people that the government of today is good and on the ground. One of our brothers came here, trying to seek our support. For today, the PDP should stay away and wait for their time. As far as the APC government is concerned, all arrangements they have made from the beginning in the south, central, and north are good. We should all go back again and start from the beginning. Nobody should come from the Central and say ‘I want to be governor by force’,” he said.
The royal father, however, offered blessings and pledged support for the APC guber and other candidates in the forthcoming elections.
Speaking at the rally, the APC guber candidate Bassey Otu assured he will scale up the agricultural value chain, making Obubra a leading agricultural hub in the State.
“I’m pleased and amazed at this overwhelming crowd, I have known that Obubra is APC, and we thank you for coming out in your numbers to support us.
“The people of Obubra are known for agriculture, you have one of the best soil, if you elect me, I will support and scale up your agricultural value chain. We will make sure Obubra becomes a leading agricultural hub in the State.
“The incoming administration will provide road infrastructures, linking various communities in this local government to the national grid. The boundary disputes will be a thing of the past, I will ensure that Obubra is secured so that you can do your businesses without fear,” be pledged.
Commending Governor Ben Ayade for laying a solid foundation for the liberation of Cross River, Otu added: “Before 2015, we had no economy in the State, the impediment we had in the State was lack of proper foundation, Ayade came and laid the structures for the liberation of Cross River, He made the job easy, I am going to build radically on the existing foundation.
Senator Otu promises his administration will center on the three E’s which include, Employment, Empowerment, and Emancipation for the aged, youths, and women of Cross River State.
Also speaking, Governor Ben Ayade decried the political oppression of the Obubra people and said it is time for Obubra to rise.
“Since the death of John Okpa, Obubra has been politically oppressed. Because of your intelligence when I became governor, I appointed two commissioners from here. It’s time for Obubra to rise. “
He used the occasion to call on the people to vote and support all APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.