By Ebriku John Friday
The newly inaugurated State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State chapter, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, has expressed his appreciations to God Almighty, Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade and others critical stakeholders and leaders of the party for his successful inauguration and their presence at the reception in his honour.
Eba, who appreciates the leaders in a “Thank You Message” via his Facebook handles yesterday, assured that “Transparency, accountability, integrity and due process will guide our actions”.
According to him, We will be free, fearless, fair and firm in all we do and that all aggrieved members are “advised and encouraged to approach us instead of courts for amicable resolution of dispute as litigation is not justiciable in internal affairs of any political party.”
The Thank You Message, reads, “To God alone be all the glory amen. Special appreciation to H. E. Sen. Prof Ben Ayade for the discovery, training and projecting me to the world.
“Special thanks to my parents for bringing me to the world and moulding me to be hardworking, humble and honest.
“Great love and respect to my wife Cecilia Ogar, my children Faith, Hope and Love Ogar, my brothers, sisters and friends for all the sacrifices made.
“To my colleagues in APC Excos at the state, zonal, LGA, ward, polling unit level, I could not have prayed for a better team, you are the best.
“To the entire APC family, serving and former National Assembly Members, Chief of staff, SSG, LGA Chairmen, State House of Assembly members, commissioners, senior special advisers, special advisers, DGs, GMs, chairmen and members of boards, SSAs, SAs , PAs and our good friends outside our party, I thank you for your presence, support, gifts, etc. I am eternally indebted to you all.
Meanwhile, the state Chairman has said the coming Ogoja/Yala and Akpabuyo State Constituency Bye Elections as well the general election in 2023 are a must win, saying it is a task that must be done.
He said, “Our task to win Ogoja / Yala Federal Constituency and Akpabuyo State Constituency Bye Elections and win 2023 elections is a task that must be done.
“All aggrieved members are advised and encouraged to approach us instead of courts for amicable resolution of dispute as litigation is not justiciable in internal affairs of any political party.
“Wide spread consultation and inclusion of all members in major decisions of the party will be our focus.
“We will be free, fearless, fair and firm in all we do. Transparency, accountability, integrity and due process will guide our actions.”