The results of today’s Saturday election are eagerly awaited as Cross Riverians anticipate the announcement of Local Government elections results by Cross River State Independent Electorial Commission (CROSIEC) in Calabar.
Under the Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu’s administration the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, joined his constituents to cast his vote at his polling unit in Idum-Mbube, Ogoja.
The Local Government Council Elections taking place across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state had materials already been delivered to most polling units in the state except Calabar municipal where most poling units await materials as at the time of filling in this reports.
Truth Live News learned that the Deputy Governor expressed confidence in the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, Mr. Chris Agbeh of Ogoja LGA APC chairman and councillorship across the state.
“Cross Riverians will vote massively for APC candidates across the state because only the APC has been campaigning”, the Deputy Governor remarked.
Speaking further, he opined that the credibility of the party’s candidates and the trust in the leadership of Governor Prince Bassey Otu would make victory easy.
Dr. Peter Odey highlighted that the APC-led administration, through its current effort to employ youths into the state civil service and providing various empowerment and skills programs has inspired public confidence and support.
He decried the unhealthy trend of anticipating political appointments instead of engaging in meaningful enterprise.
Deputy Governor Odey also stated that the impact of the Otu administration is already being felt at the grassroots despite the hitherto absence of political leadership in the local government sector.
Odey congratulated Hon. Chris Agbeh and his running mate, Mr. Emmanuel Idris Idi Yakubu, in advance.
Praising them as leaders prepared to drive development and ensure the well-being of the Ogoja people.
With votes being cast in all 18 Local Government Areas, the Deputy Governor noted that this election represents a significant moment for Cross River State.
“The APC’s solid track record and the promise of sustained progress have built a wave of support that I am confident will carry our candidates to victory,” he said.