2023: Cross Riverians in Diaspora Drum Support for Sen. Bassey

A group of prominent Cross Riverians living in the Diaspora has declared support for the Gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Ntufam (Sen.) Prince Otu Bassey saying his aspiration has raised the hopes of Cross Riverians for a better, productive and united state.

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The group through its Convener, Mr. Damon Ikpeme and Co-convener, Mr. Victor Nyong during an interview with CalabarGist blog vowed to raise resources in support of the Sen. Bassey Otu People First project.

Mr. Damon Ikpeme described the former House of Representatives member, former Senator and gubernatorial candidate of the APC as the most qualified and experienced to tackle the myriad of problems currently confronting the state.

Mr Ikpeme also stated ‘it is to this end that the group have decided to mobilize family, friends and well meaning Cross Riverians back home to get their PVCs and go out in their numbers to exercise their franchise in order to guarantee a safer, more united and prosperous Cross River State.’

The Convener Mr. Ikpeme also warned those who are injecting ethnicity into Cross River State politics to have a rethink as this will necessitate ethnic wars and division in the State. He rather stated that it is better for Cross Riverians to abide on the principle of zoning and rotation as this embodies the spirit of federal character and inclusion.

Mr Victor Nyong in the same vein stated that the group is in Cross River State to practically demonstrate their total support for Sen Prince Bassey Otu and to raise requisite funds to support the People First project. He added that the People First project is one that guarantees a safer, more united and prosperous state. Mr. Nyong also noted that those trying to demoralize the high profile and reputation of Sen. Bassey on flimsy excuses and linking him with Gov. Ben Ayade’s performance are bias and haters of good things. According to Mr. Nyong, government is a continuum and Prof. Ben Ayade has done his part, it is left for the next Governor to build on and also do better than his successor.