The Cross Rivers APC has moved to address internal disagreements within the party by setting up senatorial district reconciliation committees aimed at resolving grievances and strengthening unity ahead of future elections.
Key Highlights:
- Cross Rivers APC launches reconciliation committees across all senatorial districts.
- Move targets unity after recently concluded party primaries.
- Former ministers, lawmakers and party elders appointed as committee members.
- Committees tasked with resolving grievances and promoting inclusiveness.
- Inauguration scheduled for June 8, 2026, at APC state secretariat.
- Party says initiative will strengthen internal democracy and cohesion.
The decision followed the constitution of Senatorial District Reconciliation Committees as part of efforts by the Cross Rivers APC to promote inclusiveness, foster reconciliation and consolidate the party’s strength ahead of upcoming political engagements.
The initiative was approved by the State Chairman of the party, Sunny Etta, according to a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Edem.
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The committees were formed in response to concerns arising from recently concluded APC primaries covering National Assembly, State Assembly, governorship and presidential contests.
Committee Composition Across Senatorial Districts
In the Southern Senatorial District, former Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Edem Duke, will serve as chairman. Other members include Hon. Ekpo Ekpo Bassey, Sir William Archibong, Prof. Paul Itari, Mrs. Kate Okon and Dr. David Okon, while Engr. Effiong Bassey will act as secretary.
For the Central Senatorial District, Chief Ebuta Ayuk was appointed chairman, working alongside Elder Bolaji Anani, Prof. Anim Ajake, Prof. John Inyang, Chief Barr. George Ekpungu and Prof. Alice Ekwu. Barr. Bassey Okim will serve as secretary.
In the Northern Senatorial District, former Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Larry Odey, will head the committee. Members include Chief Signor Omang Idiege, Chief Tony Udiandeye, Hon. Rita Ayin, Hon. Paddy Ogar and Hon. Maurice Evey, with Barr. Mike Aniah serving as secretary.
Party officials said the committee members were carefully selected to reflect experience, credibility and broad acceptability within the Cross Rivers APC structure.
Reconciliation Drive Ahead of 2027 Politics
The inauguration of all committees has been scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at the APC State Secretariat, beginning at 12 noon.
At the event, members will receive their Terms of Reference, which will guide their reconciliation efforts across the three senatorial districts.
Party leaders expressed confidence that the initiative will strengthen internal democracy, reduce tensions, and deepen cohesion within the Cross Rivers APC following the competitive primaries.
