The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State again, gained thousands of new members who dumped the failed All Progressives Congress (APC) for the party today, barely 72 hours after unprecedented number of persons were welcomed into the Party.
The defectors who hail from Yala Local Government Area, burned their brooms and were officially received by the PDP Vice Chairman-North, Chief Austine Austin Edibe, the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom and Barr. Godwin Offiono, PDP Candidate for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency at an event which held at the Sen. Jarigbe mini stadium, Okuku Road.
Hon. Emmanuel Achadu, Former Councillor representing Wanihem ward and fomer Personal Assistant to Fomer deputy Governor, Late John Ukpah, dumped APC as well. He stated that, his defection was a rebirth of the “Eric Store declaration” of 32 years ago between himself, Sen. Jarigbe and Hon. Mike Usibe.
Other defectors, include Comr. Ogar Emmanuel Oko , 2019 House of a representative Candidate of YDP, Bayelsa boys, Rainbow boys of Ugaga, The Swing votes catalyst and Yala Redemption Forum amongst others.
Comr. Ogar Emmanuel Oko who led the “Ijegu Ojor forum” comprising of various women and Youth groups, stated that his defection is part of his resolve to support good governance being displayed by Sen. Jarigbe and his belief in Barr. Godwin Offiono’s preparedness to serve the people of Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency effectively.
The defectors declared their total support for Sen. Sandy Ojang Onor , Sen. Jarigbe Agom, Barr. Godwin Offiono, Barr. Paul Ebiala PhD and Dr. Martins Achadu.
Some dignitaries in attendance include, Hon. Rita Agbo Ayim Candidate for Ogoja State Constituency, Rt.Hon Momm Olom, Mr Stephen Okpako, Mrs. Jane Eriba, Barr. Dorncklaimz Enamhe, Hon. Okwoche Timothy, RoyJones Akpak, Barr. Paul Ishabor and a host of others.
TEAM JARI MEDIA.