Ukorebi Esien | March 6, 2026
CALABAR – The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has congratulated the newly constituted State Executive Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, urging the leadership to prioritize unity, transparency, and grassroots consolidation.
In a press statement issued in Calabar, the Forum expressed particular enthusiasm that Hon. Chris Sunny Etta is a tested, unassuming, humble but passionate gentleman, leading the APC line in a time where the state begins to navigate the political pathway toward the 2027 general elections.
The Forum noted that "his emergence of the new State Executive Council for the 2026–2030 tenure comes at a pivotal moment in the political trajectory of Cross River State," adding that the period requires disciplined and visionary leadership. According to CRSCF, the inauguration of the executive is "not merely a routine internal party development, but a significant step in strengthening the institutional capacity of the APC as the governing political party in the state".
The Forum called on the leadership of the party under Chris Sunny Etta to consolidate internal cohesion and ensure inclusive governance within the party structure. It urged the new executive to sustain transparency and fairness in the management of party affairs.
The statement emphasized the need for inclusiveness, noting: "We therefore urge the new executive… to approach its mandate with a deep sense of responsibility, fairness, and inclusiveness."
CRSCF also highlighted the importance of strengthening grassroots structures and maintaining engagement across the three senatorial districts, stressing that "consolidating unity within the party, strengthening grassroots structures, and maintaining constructive engagement with stakeholders… will be essential to the success of the party and the broader political stability of the state."
Reaffirming its commitment to constructive engagement, the group added that it remains dedicated to promoting "responsible political engagement, and governance that reflects the collective aspirations of our people."
The statement jointly signed by Eyo Nsa Ekpo, Chairman, and Julius Ochim Okputu, Secretary of the Forum, expressed confidence that the new APC leadership would contribute meaningfully to strengthening democratic culture, political stability, and sustainable development in Cross River State.
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