Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation committees for the three senatorial districts of the state.
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The committees were constituted to engage with party members, assuage the feelings of aspirants and their supporters who were unsuccessful in the recently concluded party primaries, and foster unity ahead of future political engagements, including the 2027 general elections.
Governor Otu emphasised the importance of reconciliation, inclusiveness and party cohesion, noting that the APC remains one family whose collective interest must supersede individual ambitions.
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He charged members of the committees to carry out their assignment with fairness, sincerity and a commitment to strengthening the party across the state and announced that as a start, the party will commence immediate refunds to all aspirants for both the National Assembly and state House Assembly.
The Southern Senatorial District has High Chief Edem Duke as chairman, and Effiong Bassey as secretary, with Ekpo Bassey, William Archibong, Prof. Paul Itari, Mrs. Kate Okon and David Okon as members.
For the Central Senatorial District, Chief Ebuta Ayuk will serve as chairman, while Bassey Okim will serve as the secretary. Other members are Bolaji Anani, Prof. Anim Ajake, Prof. John Inyang, Chief George Ekpungu and Prof. Alice Ekwu
Lastly, the Northern Senatorial District has Larry Odey as chairman, Mike Aniah as secretary, with Chief Signor Idiege, Chief Tony Udiandeye, Rita Ayim, Paddy Ogar and Maurice Evey as members.
