It is a truism that, His Excellency, Senator Prof. Ben Ayade, CON is a source of unfailing inspiration for our generation. He is a superbly trained scholar and a meticulous researcher with an extraordinary vocal compass, panache, and pedigree. We sincerely thank him for his inspired leadership and mentorship. He is a blessing to Cross River State and humanity in general.
It is an uphill task to find words or phraseology suitable to describe our indomitable, indefatigable, and pragmatic Leader deserving of the honorific DIGITAL GOVERNOR
Ayade is a visionary leader, a true maverick, and a political titan luminous with great thoughts. He has a knack for helping people find a sense of purpose when life seems materialistic and meaningless.
It would be hard to overstate the impact of Ayadeism on our political landscape. He has raised a generation of young, dynamic, enthusiastic, and patriotic men and women with his mentorship and guidance to the corridor of power and has equally secured their election to higher public offices.
What a breath of fresh air!
Our talk-and-do Governor is so compassionate and kind. His generosity and hospitality are second to none.
He is such an eloquent speaker with wonderful speeches, beautifully delivered with complete sentences, adult vocabulary, logical, intelligent, calm, strong, organized, and well articulated. A true master class!
Under the vivifying touch of this remarkable genius, Cross River State has witnessed tremendous sociopolitical, industrial revolution, and economic growth. Health care, Agriculture, and Education have been given prompt attention. The Civil and Public service has been revitalized, and our senior citizens are adequately accommodated. The public sector was given a great boost to the spirit of enterprise. There is security of life and properties, peace, unity, and tranquility in the state.
Thanks to our quintessential Governor for delivering on his promises.
Ayadeism is now the epicenter of a political shockwave taking root in Cross River State with a sea of followers. Ayadeism is truly a movement.
How can one explain how Cross River State, which was a PDP State since 1999 is now an APC state with the movement of Ayade on May 20th, 2021?
Today, APC can boast of A Governor and Deputy Governor-elect, Two Senators, 5 House of Representative Members, and 20 out of the 23 members of the state House of Assembly.
Salute to valor!
His Excellency Senator Prof. Ben Ayade CON is a big name when it comes to political awareness, intelligence, innovation, and policy implementation. His wit sparkles and his approach to governance is purely second to none.
The Digital Pay-master is a man with great calm, ironic wit, and a class act, conjuring scenes of incredible beauty in the state.
He is a man born with the fragrance of a sweet and honored name, whose journey from childhood teaches us all about the power of a single life of purpose. He is a Leader whose understanding of the dream of Cross River knows no limit.
This is rare because his understanding of our true greatness and potential comes from a profound understanding of the need to drive positive change.
He understands that the yokes that hold us back must be broken to create real opportunities for growth and success.
Ayade understands our continuous struggles and often sees opportunities in the face of numerous challenges. Despite monstrous challenges, tremendous achievements have been recorded, and a catalog of projects is testimonials as we move closer to an ideal Cross River.
Thank you for taking the bold steps you have taken to move our state forward. You have given hope to all who dream, and you have inspired us all to dream big and aim higher in life.
Thanks for everything.
You have taught us how to think outside the box. You have challenged us to move beyond our comfort zone with innovation and ideals. We feel the passion, fire, and enthusiasm, and we share in your hope and aspiration for a new Cross River.
By your tenacity, you have produced an outstanding successor in Ntufam Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and his Deputy, Rt Hon. Peter Odey. Together, they will lead the state to greater heights.
You did not go after caving your name on stones, you rather wrote your name with indelible ink in the hearts of men, and that is the hallmark of Ayadeism- A leader with exceptional qualities.
That notion of an inclusive government, of opening doors of opportunity to our teeming youths, women, and elders, remains the core mission of your administration. The idea of reaching out to your opponents and proponents is the core mission of your inspiring leadership and will serve as a model in Nigeria for centuries to come.
The critical eyes of posterity will record your name on the finest page of history as AYADE- THE BEN -LION OF AFRICA.
By Elder Effiong Ekpe
