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Deputy governor of Cross River State, Peter Odey
By Akpan David, Calabar
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Barrister Alphonsus Eba has urged the deputy governor of the state Peter Odey to entrench the cordial relationship existing between himself and the State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu.
Party stalwart and spokesman for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, Chief Peter Ojie as well as former Secretary to the State government, Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo also called on Odey to continue with his achievements as an effective complement to the governor.
They spoke today when Cross River APC Northern Elders’ Forum called on the deputy governor in his office in Calabar.
Eba urged leaders in the various local government areas not to only acknowledge Peter Odey as the Deputy Governor, but to also see him more as the leader of Cross River North.
He assured the deputy governor of the advisory role and encouragement of the Northern Elders Forum.
Eba called on the group to support the present administration in the state till the end and not to abandon it halfway.
Former secretary to State government, Ugbo commended Odey for being a good team player and leader of the north, saying his humility was exceptional.
Ugbo applauded Odey for the appointments made so far, as well as the state government’s plans to complete the Obudu cargo airport and the revival of the Ranch Resort.
Other APC elders and stalwarts from CR North including Ada Bekwarra II, Omang Idiege ,Chief Tony Undiandeye, Gabe Edi, Dr Kate Agba Ajibike, E. J Ekunke and Prof Zana Akpagu, in their respective statements also reiterated their support and followership for Odey as the leader of Cross River North, praying that the present administration would end well.
They maintained that all issues affecting party faithful and people from Cross River North would be resolved.
Responding, Odey appreciated the group for the honor done him, assuring that all the concerns they had raised will be addressed.
Odey acknowledged the planned reception in his honor while assuring the Forum that when the caucus is formed, everyone would be carried along.
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