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 a 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 effort 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 Chief 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, 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.
