SDP penetrates C'river state, commissions new secretariat

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has commissioned its Bekwarra Chapter Secretariat, In Abouchiche, Bekwarra Local Government of Cross River State.

Speaking at the the event, the Bekwarra Chapter Chairman, Prince John Odama said the office will serve as a rallying point for all  SDP members in the  Local Government and it will serve as where those who seek information as regards joining the party can do so.

As regards the prospect of the party in the area, the chairman stated that "the Bekwarra people are wise and know what is good for them. We are aware of how we have fared in the last few years and we know what would have been possible with a govenor that has his priorities straight so we are ready for the race."

Earlier speaking, the State party Chairman, Chief Ikpi Eni held that SDP is in Cross River for business and the commissioning of the Bekwarra chapter Secretariat is a tastement of how far the party has gone and how well it can do.

Eni told those present that SDP is a party for all and that the party has the interest of all Cross riverians at heart and that is why all modalities are being made to engage with the grassroot and intimate them on the need to consider SDP as a workable alternative to the PDP in Cross River.

Earlier speaking, the Governorship candidate of SDP in Cross River, Mr. Ekpo affirmed that his decision to contest for the Governorship of the state is not for personal reasons but because he has witness the level governance has dropped to in the state, and as a good citizen of the state he had nothing else but to contest to "recover and restore".

Former House of Rep Aspirant Wofai Ewa Resigns From APC, says party not aligned with manifesto

A former aspirant of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to the Abi/Yakurr Federal constituency seat, Engr. Wofai Ewa has resigned from the APC, sighting the inability of the APC to follow through with its manifestoe.

In a letter addressed to the ward chairman of Ikpakapit Ward and seen by our correspondent, wofai held that he joined the party because of its promise to provide Nigerians with true democracy and fight corruption but that has not been the case.

The letter reads in part; I write to convey, first my deepest gratitude for the opportunity given to me to aspire under the All Progressive Congress (APC) platform, and secondly, my sadness at having to resign my membership of the APC."

The letter further reads, "I joined the APC in the belief that we could offer Nigeria a better alternative, and most importantly an opportunity to enjoy true democracy through the various elements of the APC manifestoe, which endeared me to the party, along with Mr. President resolve to confront the status-quo, laden with corruption and misgovernace. Sadly, this has not quite been the case."

Wofai therefore states that "for these reasons and a few more which I may have personally communicated to you directly, I have decided to exit the party and further the aspirations of my people via a more stable and promising platform, with a single
united and forward leadership."