The Chairman of the GFO Orim Foundation, Hon Chief Dr Martin Orim has welcomed defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, in Alege/Ubang Ward of Obudu Local Government Area.
The defectors, led by Prince John Ikong, Mr. Abua Emmanuel, and Elder Charles Ochui, formally declared their decision to join the APC at a well attended gathering, where they pledged loyalty to the party and expressed full support for Hon. Martin Orim and the APC leadership in Obudu and beyond.
Welcoming the new members, Hon. Orim described the defection as a positive development for the party and the people of Obudu. He called for unity and discipline within the APC, urging members to avoid divisions along old and new party lines.
“We are one family. There is no Old APC or New APC. What matters is our shared commitment to building a strong party that delivers good governance and progress for our people, ” Hon Orim stated.
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Prince John Ikong affirmed their commitment to the APC, pledging loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cross River State Governor Prince Bassey Otu, and the Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Odey. He assured party leaders of their readiness to work actively for the success of the APC in future elections.
The event drew several top party leaders and government officials, including the Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sylvester Agabi Jnr., the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Agnes Atsu, the Vice Chairman of Obudu Local Government Area, Hon. Rhoda Ashong, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Barr Fred Abua, Hon. Philip Ikpa, former leader of the council for Alege/Ubang Ward, and other key stakeholders.
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