Youths from the Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency have passionately appealed to the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, to support the return of Hon. Emil Inyang for a second term in the House of Representatives ahead of the forthcoming APC primaries.
The youths, who gathered in large numbers, expressed concern over the growing division within the constituency and urged the Governor, whom they described as a symbol of unity and compassion, to intervene and restore peace within the party structure.
Speaking during the gathering, Daniel Enang commended Governor Otu for his leadership and developmental strides across the state, noting that the youths played an active role in ensuring the victory of the current administration during the elections.
According to him, the Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency has never experienced the level of political division currently being witnessed, stressing that approaching the elections in such a manner could affect youth participation and peace a chance
He appealed to the Governor to support the continuation of Hon. Emil Inyang’s mandate, citing his achievements and empowerment initiatives across the constituency.
The youths also argued that many individuals currently benefiting from the lawmaker’s support system, including over 40 staff members reportedly on his payroll, could be negatively affected if his tenure is cut short.
Also speaking, Hon. Ralph Egwu, a stakeholder from Biase, highlighted the importance of political understanding and continuity in the electoral process. He noted that Hon. Emil Inyang had touched several lives in Akamkpa/Biase constituency through empowerment programmes and developmental initiatives across the constituency.
According to him, Akamkpa people are patiently waiting for their turn in the rotational arrangement and appealed that Hon. Emil Inyang be given the opportunity to complete a second term.
Other speakers at the gathering included the immediate past Vice Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, Comr. Elvis Enyam; Hon. Onete Onete, Senior Legislative Aide to the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and APC Women Leader of Ehom Ward, Ekeate Pius.
The speakers, alongside hundreds of youths present, jointly appealed to Governor Otu to grant Hon. Dr. Onun Emil Inyang another opportunity to continue representing the people of Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency.
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