CALABAR — In line with Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu's renewed drive to rebuild trust and strengthen unity across Cross River State, the; Elders Advisory Council of the Cross River State Consultative Forum will be inaugurated Thursday 11, December 2025. TDN can authoritatively report.
The event is part of the Forum's ongoing effort to strengthen political harmony, enhance grassroots coordination, and support effective governance across the state.
Addressing journalists during a press briefing in Calabar, the Chairman of the Forum Eyo Nsa Ekpo said the inauguration marks "a major step toward institutionalising consultative leadership" that reflects the collective wisdom of statesmen and community leaders.
He disclosed that former Governor Clement David Ebri will chair the Elders Advisory Council. The announcement coincides with Ebri's birthday, which the Forum described as "a symbolic alignment that reinforces the importance of his role."
Also speaking, the Forum's Treasurer, Sir Maurice Effiwat, explained that the 18 Local Government Coordinating Committees being inaugurated alongside the Council will serve as the "operational backbone" for mobilising citizens, guiding local engagements, and fostering inclusive participation across the three senatorial districts.
"These committees will help us deepen consultation and ensure that every community feels represented in the broader conversation about Cross River's future," he said.
The Secretary of the Forum, Dr. Julius Ukpoto, said the decision to inaugurate the Council and the LGA committees was informed by ongoing efforts to maintain stability and provide structured support for the current administration.
According to him, members of the Forum believe the state needs a strong advisory mechanism to consolidate recent gains and sustain development momentum.
He noted that the governor's strides in public service reforms, social investment programmes, and institutional recovery "have created the need for a united front to guide continuity and long-term planning."
"These structures will help ensure that the state does not drift or lose cohesion as we move toward another electoral cycle," he added.
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