PDP : 2014 WARD CONGRESSES

2014 WARD CONGRESSES FOR 3 AD-HOC DELEGATES
ELECTORAL COMMITTEES & ELECTORAL APPEAL PANELS
Part I 2(i) of the Electoral Guidelines for 2014 Primary Elections of the Peoples Democratic Party stipulates that each Ward Chapter of the Party shall elect 3 (three) Ward Ad-Hoc Delegates at a Special Ward Congress for the purpose of nominating candidates for the offices of Governor of a State, member of the National Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives) and member of the State House of Assembly. The Guidelines also state that at least one of the three Ad-Hoc Delegates so nominated shall be a woman.
Accordingly, the National Working Committee (NWC) of our Great Party has nominated the following Party members to serve on Electoral Committees and Electoral Appeal Panels for the conduct of Special Ward Congresses nationwide on Saturday, November 1, 2014.
AKWA-IBOM STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Sen. Abdul Azeez .A. Ibrahim - Chairman
2. Mrs. Franca Ikwueze - Member
3. Hon. Jafaru Mohammed - ,,
4. Alh. Saidu Garba - ,,
5. Mr. Noble Akenge - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Barr. Cosmos Ugwese - Chairman
2. Mr. Stanley Akiotu - Member
3. Hajia Fatima Gambo - Member/Secretary
BAYELSA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Prince Adesina Buraimoh Ademuyewo - Chairman
2. Hon. Saratu Mamman Jawo - Member
3. Hon. Iniobong Oki - ,,
4. Francis Adigwe - ,,
5. Alh. Mohammed Shittu - Member/Sec.
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Prof. Israel Owate - Chairman
2. Philip Alechenu - Member
3. Dr. Sylvester Omaji - Member/Secretary
CROSS RIVER STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Alh. Shu’aib Oyedokun - Chairman
2. Hon. Rabi’u Bako - Member
3. Sen. Emmanuel Anosike - ,,
4. Akeem Animasaun - ,,
5. Barr. Yakubu Maikyau - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Hon. Suleiman Kokori - Chairman
2. Mrs. Victoria Madaki - Member
3. Blesson Akpoluma - Member/Secretary
DELTA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Josephine Anenih - Chairman
2. Hon. Bernard Ochepa - Member
3. Liman Kwande - ,,
4. Sen. J.K. Brambaifa - ,,
5. Lawrence Onyekachi Ezenwa - Member/Sec. (08066413799)
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Gen. Moh’d Ibrahim Gana (Rtd) - Chairman
2. Hon. Sani Toro - Member
3. Chief Kitoye Eke - Member/Secretary
EDO STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Hon. Chris Agbobu - Chairman
2. Hon. Frank Anioma - Member
3. Engr. (Mrs.) Chinwe Mbah - ,,
4. Alh. Ibrahim Bashir - ,,
5. Hon. Ejike Ani - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Hon. Gbenga Oduwaiye - Chairman
2. Alh. Ya’u Garin Gabas - Member
3. Alh. Farouk Ahmed - Member/Secretary
RIVERS STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Dr. Yakubu Gambo - Chairman
2. Dr. Olu Ayewoh - Member
3. Chief (Mrs.) Uzo Nwandu - ,,
4. Suleiman Lawal Kauru - ,,
5. Mr. Chuks Akwitti - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Barr. Afarm Okeke - Chairman
2. Mr. Lambat Oparah - Member
3. Mr. Ferdinand Ibezim - Member/Secretary
ADAMAWA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Sen. Bala Adamu - Chairman
2. Hon. Daniel Gomai - Member
3. Mal. Shareef Audu - ,,
4. Mrs. Adeola Arabi - ,,
5. Engr. Greg Amajoyi - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Prof. Ani Offiong Ani - Chairman
2. Engr. Moh’d Sani Jabaka - Member
3. Barr. Mouktar Abubakar - Member/Secretary
BAUCHI STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Mr. Bulus Dureng - Chairman
2. Hajia Aisha Kaita - Member
3. Aminu Labaran - ,,
4. Hon. Salisu Dabo - ,,
5. Princess Dunni Odu - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Abba Tata Gana - Chairman
2. Hon. Danjuma Mele - Member
3. Emmanuel Asufi - Member/Secretary
GOMBE STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Bashir Bukar Rimin Zayan - Chairman
2. Hon. Jeffrey Moses Owor - Member
3. Hajia Hauwa Kida - ,,
4. Zakari Adibo - ,,
5. Barr. Ibrahim Garba - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Chief Ebenezer Babatope - Chairman
2. Dr. Audu Jacob - Member
3. Bello Mahmoud Jama’are - Member/Secretary
TARABA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Dr. Akilu Indabawa - Chairman
2. Chief Victor Okereke - Member
3. Hon. Udo Ekpenyong - ,,
4. Ahmed Musa Kumo - ,,
5. Princess Busola Balogun - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Hon. Abdullahi Gumel - Chairman
2. Dedan Babale - Member
3. Mrs. Jamila Danladi - Member/Secretary
JIGAWA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Prince Kayode Adetokunbo SAN -Chairman
2. Bala Shu’aibu - Member
3. Hon. Aminu Suleja - ,,
4. Nwaebuni John-Chux - ,,
5. Dr. Hauwa Husseini - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Barr. Ibrahim Jalo - Chairman
2. Usman El-Kudan - Member
3. Chief (Hon.) Darius Obiene - Member/Secretary
KADUNA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Dr. Steve Oru - Chairman
2. Mohammed Baba Iyali - Member
3. Hon. Phillip Olabode - ,,
4. Hon. Bature Umar Sambo - ,,
5. Arc. Benson Ezem - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Chief Tunde Akindehin - Chairman
2. Dr. Arab Rukuje - Member
3. Musa Ahmadu - Member/Secretary
KANO STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Alh. Abdullahi Ohiamah - Chairman
2. Hon. Abubakar Mijinyawa - Member
3. Dr. Godson Nnaka - ,,
4. Dr. (Mrs.) Joy Agi - ,,
5. Hon. Bade Falade - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Alh. Suleiman Mohammed - Chairman
2. Jude Efienokwu - Member
3. Barr. Amina .S. Junaidu - Member/Secretary
KATSINA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. HE Celestiane Omehia - Chairman
2. Dallami Tashan Durumi - Member
3. Gida Yinwada - ,,
4. Dr. Bashir Balarabe - ,,
5. Charles Menegbo - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Engr. Tony Utuk - Chairman
2. Aminu Sankara - Member
3. Mrs. Ifeoma Agbomah - Member/Secretary
KEBBI STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Hon. Mansur Rabiu Malumfashi - Chairman
2. Sen. El-Jibril Doguwa - Member
3. Abdullahi Kankara - ,,
4. Hon. Sanya Ominrin - ,,
5. Sa’adatu Abdullahi Girei - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Prof. Jerry Agada - Chairman
2. Patrick Aiden Diwa - Member
3. Barr. Barth Igboke - Member/Secretary
SOKOTO STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Dr. ahmed Bawa Abimuku - Chairman
2. Sen. Mathew Mbu - Member
3. Mrs. Chidinma Onyekwelu - ,,
4. Hajiya Zainab Kamilu - ,,
5. Alh. Habibu Mustafa - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Sen. Umaru Tsauri - Chairman
2. Barr. Vincent Okpaleke - Member
3. Barr. Saratu Umar - Member/Secretary
ZAMFARA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Hon. Ado Dogo - Chairman
2. Clement Ali Kato - Member
3. Alh. Abubakar Bello Maroki - ,,
4. Mohammed Garba Baba - ,,
5. Barr. Danjuma Maina - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Barr. Adeshina Agbebe - Chairman
2. Alh. Hussaini Baba - Member
3. Richard Arisco Osemwengie - Member/Secretary
ABIA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Barr. Tony Ceasar Okeke - Chairman
2. Hon. Alimi .Y. Abubakar - Member
3. Sam Owa - ,,
4. Sen. Caleb Zagi - ,,
5. Chief Allwell Igbo - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Mrs. Ashanti Bekwai - Chairman
2. Bilkisu Magoro - Member
3. Wale Ogunrinde - Member/Secretary
ENUGU STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. AIG Mohammed Abbas (Rtd) - Chairman
2. Chief Rowland Guobadia - Member
3. Ken Egba - ,,
4. Dr. Henry Adagaba - ,,
5. Alh. Usman Shehu Idris - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Chief Monday Elere - Chairman
2. Alh. Usman Idris - Member
3. Chief Akin Taiwo - Member/Secretary
EBONYI STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Dr. Musa Babayo - Chairman
2. Sen Saidu Umar Kumo - Member
3. Dr. Collins Udofia - ,,
4. Chinyere Oguguo - ,,
5. Barr. Maidugu Bashir - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Hon. Dennis Alonge - Chairman
2. Elder Tade Bello - Member
3. Mr. Adoga Ibrahim - Member/Secretary
IMO STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Hon. Mohammed Kumalia - Chairman
2. Barr. Nnamdi Akani - Member
3. Chief Taiwo Akeju - ,,
4. Mr. Joe Edem - ,,
5. Chief Damian Enekwachi - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Chief Patrick - Chairman
2. Hajia Amina Bambado - Member
3. Alh. Dahiru Yabo - Member/Secretary
ANAMBRA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Sen. Zik Sunday - Chairman
2. Tochukwu Cornelius Okeke - Member
3. Babangida Modibo .U. Dasin - ,,
4. Chief Okon Akpanosong - ,,
5. Pascal Uzo - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Barr. Yakubu Abdullahi - Chairman
2. Joseph Irimagha - Member
3. Tope Ademiluyi - Member/Secretary
PLATEAU STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Jack Tilley Gyado - Chairman
2. Hilda Nyan - Member
3. Mrs. Hannatu Ullam - ,,
4. Dr. Tony Okam - ,,
5. Engr. Abdulazeez Usman - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Chinedu Nmandi - Chairman
2. Mohammed Tunde Umar - Member
3. Hon. Maroof Akinwande - Member/Secretar
BENUE STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Chief Chike Udenze - Chairman
2. Andetarang Irammae - Member
3. Hon. Adamu Kalba - ,,
4. Prince Emeka Eze - ,,
5. James Katagum - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Barr. Umar Nadada - Chairman
2. Ubong Udoh - Member
3. Akin Oyegoke - Member/Secretary
KOGI STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Chief Maxwell Okudoyi - Chairman
2. Alh. Zubairu Ismail - Member
3. Hon. Chris Iroegbu - ,,
4. Hajia Nana Saulawa - ,,
5. Patience Ofori - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Bashir Awotorebo - Chairman
2. Solomon Kewa - Member
3. Hon. Nasiru Mohammed - Member/Secretary
NIGER STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Mr. Okechukwu Nnadozie - Chairman
2. Yeye Bola - Member
3. Obinna Uzor - ,,
4. Amb. Abdullahi Bage - ,,
5. Hon. Tijjani Kumalia - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Hon. Nuhu Sani - Chairman
2. Nasir Nasir - Member
3. Barr. Wale Ojo - Member/Secretary
NASARAWA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Chief Ishola Filani - Chairman
2. Engr. Dan Ohiomoba - Member
3. Mohammed Mustapha Sukola - ,,
4. Dr. Kabir Illelah - ,,
5. Dr. Victorial Bellu - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Babatunde Mohammed - Chairman
2. Ibrahim Abdulraham Michika - Member
3. Eze Nneamaka - Member/Secretary
KWARA STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Sen. Iyiola Omisore - Chairman
2. Dr. Charles Nwekaku - Member
3. Mallam Umar Abdullahi - ,,
4. Albert Amacheree - ,,
5. Sule Labo Gise - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Barr. Ody Ajike - Chairman
2. Hon. Halima Labbo - Member
3. Mohammed N. Tanko - Member/Secretary
F.C.T, ABUJA
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Dr. (Mrs.) Angela Mba - Chairman
2. Hon. Adejare Bello - Member
3. Hon. Magaji Umar - ,,
4. Kabir Dabo Kankiya - ,,
5. Hussaini Yerima - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Dr. Umar Sani Hauwa - Chairman
2. Valentine Obi - Member
3. Hajia Maryam Lamian - Member/Secretary
LAGOS STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Amb. Obed Wadzani - Chairman
2. Mr. Leye Olabode - Member
3. Barr. Amuwa Benson - ,,
4. Shade Balogun - ,,
5. Kole Omololu - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Garba .D. Yusuf Anchau - Chairman
2. Tambo Horsfall - Member
3. Briskila Mujambo - Member/Secretary
OGUN STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Dr. Saka Balogun - Chairman
2. Chief Eddy Abang - Member
3. Barr. Chinwe Mbakwem - ,,
4. Alh. Mohammed Mongana - ,,
5. Okey Aduradu - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Dr. J.O. Omuya - Chairman
2. Hajia Sa’adatu Alkyabba Kaltungo - Member
3. Barr. Fatima Jimeta - Member/Secretary
OSUN STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Hon. Abraham Jatau - Chairman
2. Princess Mary Ekwe - Member
3. Barr. Nonye Nwagwu - ,,
4. Mrs. Nafisatu Garba Zungum - ,,
5. Mr. Foluso Craig - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Chief Maxwell Okudoh - Chairman
2. Mr. Gbenga Oladele - Member
3. Stephen W. Kibadu - Member/Secretary
ONDO STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. Hon. Austin Opara - Chairman
2. Sen. Lekan Mustapha - Member
3. Dr. Bayo Faforiji - ,,
4. Kabir Usman - ,,
5. Mrs. Ngozi Enyia - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Panel
Name
1. Abdulmalik Mahmood - Chairman
2. Chief Oke Ezenwa - Member
3. Jumba Kachallah - Member/Secretary
OYO STATE
Electoral Committee
Name
1. HE Ali Sa’ad Birnin Kudu - Chairman
2. Gabriel Oluohu - Member
3. Hon. Mohammed Bichi - ,,
4. Tony Okocha - ,,
5. Amb. Sonny Abang - Member/Secretary
Electoral Appeal Pane
... Those whose passports had been collected earlier for the purposes of maniputing the process should present themselves to be so elected in the various Wards in Cross River State or risk being thrown out.

BAD POLITICS ACCORDING TO MR. MATTHEW OKIRI

BAD POLITICS KILLINGS US: CRS IS NOT FOR SALE
By MATTHEW OKIRI

Those who are endorsing Senator Ndoma Egba are not Democrats. They are not informed about the politics and dynamics of Cross River State. I weep for my State, I cry for my peaceful Cross River.
Cross River State is for all of us, whether we are rich or poor. The way things are going clearly indicates that a class have emerged in the state whose sole aim is to continually oppress the less privileged and weakened working class.
The masses in our State have suddenly disappeared into the air because of the politics of money and class elitism.
Those who want peace are those calling for trouble. Why Senator Ndoma Egba? Where are we going? We shall cry to the Moon and the Sun for help son and very soon.
We remember a couple years ago General Obasenjo, tried a third tenure bid to return back to Aso Rock, but his plans were aborted by a few that were committed to Democracy.
General Obasenjo’s action, then demonstrated that he wanted to buy Nigeria as one of his private properties.
Thank God Ex –Vice President A tiku, is still alive to confirm this story to any one of us that has an interest to know more. Elongation of tenure to more than 2 times in office is bad business and bad democracy.
The people of Cross River State should stand up and ask why particular people must keep on doing the same thing and others are watching in silence.
The story has now been Cross River State. There is an extension of modern capitalism, drawing nearer to the state from the hands of a few individuals who have acquired excessive wealth from society and now wants nothing but power to oppress our bewitched peasantry.
The problem in Cross River State is not the sellers but the buyers. Those who want to sale Cross River State are maintaining the laws of the equilibrium a point where the forces of demand and supply have to meet.
The problem is the buyers and the stakeholders that are claiming to be monopolistic and arrogant. These buyers feel they are well informed and educated about the market conditions of the politics of Cross River State.
It has been sensed that our people do not want to denounce this old Brigade of Senator Ndoma Egba. He is going back to the senate for the rest of his life to do what? Senator Imoke, has told us he is not going back to the Senate.
We appeal to Senator Ndoma Egba, for the interest of humanity to allow somebody else to represent the Central senatorial district in 2015.
Senator Ndoma Egba’s continuous bid to go back to the Senate is undemocratic, senseless, selfish, and a slight on the integrity of the people of the Central Senatorial district.
If he has no intension of buying Cross River State, we appeal to him to step down. How many times did Senator Joseph Wayas, return back to the Senate?
What is the crime against the people of Cross River State, if they ask Mr. Jeddy Agba to return 90% of his wealth to the people State?
The people of Cross River State are of the opinion that both Mr. Jeddy Agba and Senator Ndoma Egba are members of the old brigade. They are not fresh; we need fresh hands to pilot the affairs of our State in 2015.
Cross River must survive and the Northern Senatorial District shall definitely the No. 1 citizen of the State in a couple of Months.

N/b
This is my personal opinion think twice before you use it for the purpose that it is not meant and designed for. As a citizen of Cross River everyone of has the right to expression, while we all recognize our limits constructively.

SEN. PROF. BEN AYADE CROWNED BY GOD... HMMMMM

Senator Prof. Benedict Ayade, Governor Cross River State 2015.
By - INOK SOLOMON

Finally before the third surprised knock, all will accept Senator Benedict Ayade as one crowned by God to be Governor of Cross River State from 29th May, 2015. The first Knock was when He saw the needs and plight of the State for a Governor who can re engineer and propel the State to another strategic level. Many wondered, got a change of heart and denied those they support without bases. Some without knowing said the Senate was better for him.

Second knock, came when He Changed the political environment immediately he started consultations, in fact some have no option than to keep Sentiments, friendship, personal aspirations for positions aside. Today from the North, Central and South, all are going back to drawing board to reassess their positions.

The third Knock will soon come and that is when all with wisdom without foresight will appreciate those with wisdom and foresight. Senator Benedict Ayade came out with Change target full, with compacted blend of Donald Duke and Liyel Imoke, and kept even the great having hopes and seeing better. Senator Benedict Ayade has created a new Cross River State in the hearts of great and progressive thinkers and growth setters. One great spirit of growth is to see the future today and that Senator Benedict Ayade has demonstrated.

Senator Benedict Ayade have created a large Cross River State of involvement, a State with Jobs full and State for the People, by the people and of the people. Senator Benedict Ayade in a nut shell have open the doors of new generation of digital concept of growth based society full with talents driven.

Today I can proudly say, we have a new Cross River State where place of stay matters not, but your talent will drive you to open doors. Time to walk the corridors of offices with one shirts, one trousers for days, months and years in search of Jobs is gradually coming to an end. Senator Benedict Ayade is Building a society of determination of one's faith by the powers of our talented hands.

Nothing is so painful like seeing a man at forty still begging bread. Cross Riverians, time to look beyond just the oratory powers of Senator Benedict Ayade and see his heart. His presence do not drive pride and ego but a spirit to all who are poor to see that hope is not lost. Senator Benedict Ayade deep in his heart is propelling our inner weakness of only the Rich can get Richer to the convictions of the poor getting Richer with hard work and diligence.

It is not Doro Evil anymore but God doing His will in the lives of Cross Riverians.

UC Read : WHY IS HON. GABE USIBE NOT HAPPY?

MY UGLY EXPERIENCE IN THE PRESENTATION OF BLUE PRINT BY GOVERNORSHIP ASPIRANTS TO YALA LOCAL GOVT. CAUCUS
ON THE 12TH OF OCTOBER,2014.
By - HON. GABE USIBE

I have embarked on a great battle with self since the last presentation by Governorship aspirants on Sunday,the 12th of October,2014.I have been embattled because of apprehension of the strokes &quarrels I received from my mum during my formative years for unwittingly not over looking certain ocurrences around me.But realizing the enormity of my experience on the 12th of October,2014,I can't but help voicing.

It's indeed unfortunate that Governorship aspirants of Yala L.Government extraction who presented their blue prints after Barr.Joe Agi (SAN)were asked to take a bow which was contrary to what was meted out to Barr.Agi. ...Though I MAY not be his fan,but permit me to express my unbias view on this very sensitive issue as it bothers on our entire wellbeing. In consolation however,many felt that Hon.(Barr.)Fidel Egoro who's presentation required taking a bow was due to the fact that he stood on the same floor he functioned as Chairman of Council to present his Credo of governance & also haven been a true party faithful.While Rt.(Hon.)Larry Odey was asked to do so as a serving Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly.But in the face of this,many were amazed when Chief Peter Ojie who as former Commissioner was also asked to take a bow on no account,after a multi-myriad rim of praises by one of his allies for distributing well over 52 cars for his political friends across the North.

As Member of the Elders' Forum of the Caucus,I was able to dowse tension when I perceived the near reaction by some Members of the Caucus around me who expressed surprise,worry & unawareness of the beneficiaries of the well over 52 Cars delivered by Chief Ojie to his cronies from Yala,Bekwara,Obudu,Obaliku & may be Ogoja Local Government Council respectively with an attempt to identifying them.Inquiry was also made for the reason/reasons that informed a part of the Caucus requesting he(Chief Ojie) to take a bow as he was no longer a serving Exco Member,besides the fact that he wasn't given such a honour by his Local Government Caucus which he even presides as Caucus leader.Moreso,those who presented before him like Ntufam(Dr.)Peter Oti,Mr.Gerald Ada & others were never given such a privilage.

I'm sincerely apolegetic for this post but I merely communicate public opinion which I consider key in every democratic process & which I consider a bitter pill to swallow on behalf of many grumblers & spectators.

In view of this,we look forward to other aspirants taking a bow in their presentation to Yala Local Government Caucus including the SURE-P Co-ordinator of C.R.S,Mr.Jarigbe Agom who has meritoriously served the Party in different & specific ways.

What is good for the goose is also good for the gander.

Thank you all for your patience in wadding through my piece as I expect your crucifix, depending on the interpretation given to the subject matter.However,let's bear in mind that this post is unbias but rather an attempt to ensure equity & fair play in our evolving democracy.

God bless us all in our quest for Charismatic leaders like Chief Charles Abuo &others who live in many more senses than one.

Hon.(Chief)Gabe Usibe (JP)

IS ETA UGBO THE SON OF NTUFAM FIDELIS UGBO SPEAKING FOR ONE OR FOR ALL?

This is one of his facebook posts :
COUNTDOWN TO PRIMARIES
By - ETA UGBO

It is no longer a secret in Cross River State that the contest for the Office of Governor of Cross River State in 2015 will be a Northern Affair. To give weight to the point, no fewer than 13 politicians North of Cross River, have openly communicated their intentions to contest the ticket. The People's Democratic Party Gubernatorial Primaries have been fixed for 29 November, 2014.

Here is what I think about how the Cross River People's Democratic Party Caucus should vote later in November –

1. Caucus should vote for a ‪#‎Plan‬.
A plan to deliver on the current HE Liyel Imoke Administrations’ focus of – “building a service based economy, supported by strong social services” – and, that Plan must be clear, timed, ambitious and pragmatic at the same time.
The plan must be coherent. It must set out in distinct terms how it intends to grow the Cross River economy; how it intends to manage the debt stock; how it intends to pursue the TINAPA Question; it must inspire hope; lay out clearly how it intends to create jobs, protect the health, security, education, environment budgets and improve the lot of Cross River citizens across the spectrum.
The Plan must keep the promises that HE Donald Duke made to the South; that HE Liyel Imoke made to the Central and must pledge new promises to the North. The plan must answer the Economic Question. The plan must answer the Political Question. The Plan must address the infrastructure deficit, especially as it affects Federal Projects.

2. Secondly, the Caucus should vote for ‪#‎Capacity‬.
Capacity is – an ability or power to do or understand something. So there is something like ‘capacity for hard work’; and there is something like ‘intellectual capacity’. In this sense the caucus must be impressed by the aspirants’ capacity for hard work as well as their intellectual capacities. The Caucus must avoid the temptation to vote for the candidate with the deepest pockets – while money is a big influence in today’s politics and especially in a poor State like Cross River, it must never be the ultimate determinant.

3. Thirdly, the Caucus should vote for ‪#‎Leadership‬.
Leadership refers to the action of leading a group pf people or an organization or the ability to do this; it also is the state or position of being a leader –
- will the Political Party prosper under his leadership? Or
- will the Party be divided into camps in the event of him being Governor?

Caucus must look to the candidate who commands the respect of the Men and the young Turks across the Party, and does so naturally. Caucus must look to the candidate who is able to lead the Men, the big wigs, the elders, the veterans and who effortlessly commands the respect of colleagues and juniors.

4. Lastly, the Caucus should vote for ‪#‎Experience‬.
Other words that can be used interchangeably with ‘experience’ are – practice, skill, knowledge, know-how, understanding and familiarity – Caucus must look for these.

I will close like this. The Caucus must vote for a combination of these –
- the best plan;
- the most capable mind;
- the most relevant experience; and
- the candidate who can provide the best leadership to the People, the Party and the State.

So how will the Caucus vote?

ARCHILIZ ESSIEN SAYS MR GERALD ADAH IS LEADING...

We stumbled on a recent Face book post from one of the active supporters of Mr Gerald Adah who happens to be one of the Governorship Aspirants...

Read the contents and Comments of the Screen munched Pixs below.

CRS 2015 : IS FEMALE GOVERNORSHIP ASPIRANT, A GREAT HOPE ?

DR (MRS) ALICE IDIKU ACHI: THE PERSON, THE OFFICE AND HER PEOPLE

By- KINGSLEY OBASE

Topic Paraphrased by -Admin UPDATE CROSSRIVER

The times are dire in our dear state. The once loud voice is drifting into oblivion. The BIG question remains, “HOW DID WE GET HERE AND HOW CAN WE GET OURSELVES OUT OF WHERE WE ARE NOW”?

A few months ago, I was discussing with a top political figure in the state on why the youths are no longer given a place in governance and leadership. His response, to say the least, was most embarrassing and repudiating, but true. His words, “Nobody gives independence to anybody freely. You have to fight for it. Besides, the youths are not ready to take their chances”. Yet another supposed Elder statesman in the state retorted “the youths don’t have what it takes to run for elective positions, money”.

Then a lot of questions kept flooding my mind:
For how long will we the youths continue to mortgage our future to these “money bags” for peanuts that can’t guarantee us the next meal?
If the elders are so gifted in governance and leadership, how comes there is so much “poverty “in the land?

How comes our health systems are not healthy as should be?

Will the youths ever stop and think to make things right?

Have we ever paused for a while to ponder or reflect on why the “elders” wouldn’t want us to have a sense of independence and REAL empowerment?
>>>>>>Because they want us the youths to remain as willing tools in their hands to be used to do their biddings when they will.

Know we not that a bright youth with vibrant ideas is 10 times better than an “opportunistic money bag” with less promising leadership blueprint?
It is only in Cross River State that a sound idea is murdered even before it is laid on the table. Cross River State is where buying of cars for a selected electorates and dishing out peanuts is considered as empowerment, where logic is illogical, wisdom is foolishness and where common sense makes no sense (Femi Aribisila. Emphasis mine). Because in the face of brazen poverty and lack, the youth is filled with trepidation and as such surrenders to his/her whims and caprices. He/she thinks less of the future but more of the now.
Who believes the lies that a youth cannot govern Cross River State?

Why will we allow them to keep deceiving us that money is what it takes to run for an elective office or that youths don’t have the money to run for elections?
Who says with our energy, creativity and ingenuity we cannot outperform previous administrations?

****IT TAKES A RUDE AWAKENING AND A CONSCIOUS DETERMINATION TO PULL OUT FROM THIS GRIP.

How many top entrepreneurs do we have in Cross River State?
How many medium scale businesses are flourishing in our state?
Why do we “disorganizingly” keep exporting raw materials only to end up importing finished products of these materials?

Cross River State produces lots fruits but how many fruit industries do we have in our state?
Cross River State is renowned for agriculture but how many agro-allied industries do we have in the state?
OR
Is Cross River State a forbidden state for sitting small, medium and even large scale industries? Two answers come to mind: either they don’t have the ideas on how to transform out state or they don’t want us empowered for the future. Either way, an end has finally come.
We can expand, rebrand, diversify and in the process create jobs for our teeming youths, women and all.
Cross River State is not poor. The poverty in the state is only to the extent as humanly and/or leadership induced.

Alas! That trend is about to change because I see light at the end of the tunnel, I see GREAT HOPE because one of the standpoints of ALICE ACHI’s development blueprint is diversification of our economy through alternative power generation, industrialization, rebirth of our tourism and agricultural sectors and creating the enabling environment for businesses to grow and thrive. You too can and will be properly empowered.
We can do it together by enthroning a leadership that will make a difference in our lives. A leadership that is people centered and driven by a sense of purpose. A leadership that is bound to remove Cross River State from a civil service state to an industrialized state. A leadership that is geared towards distribution of wealth and not its concentration in a few hands.
Do not shy away from this clarion call because there is GREAT HOPE of a BRIGHT FUTURE for the Cross River State youths.
The time for us to act is now.
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LONG LIVE THE CROSS RIVER STATE YOUTH
LONG LIVE CROSS RIVER STATE
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…..IN GOD WE TRUST