The community of Egbe Mbube in Ogoja Local Government Area was the center of political attention earlier today as dignitaries from across Cross River State converged for a grand thanksgiving ceremony in honour of the Executive Chairman of Ogoja LGA, Hon. Christopher Agbeh.
The event, held to celebrate Hon. Agbeh’s successful election and swearing-in, attracted key figures in the Cross River political landscape, including the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odinga Odey; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar; Rt Hon Legor Idagbo, Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sylvester Agabi Jnr, who also represented the Speaker; and the Special Adviser on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba .
In their separate remarks, the state officials commended Agbeh’s leadership and early achievements in office, stating that the thanksgiving ceremony doubled as a political statement of unity and development, positioning Agbeh as a rising grassroots leader in the state. They also assured him of the government’s continued support for grassroots development and presented financial contributions toward the growth of his local church.
Some Cross River State lawmakers including Hon. Thomas Aruku, Hon. Omang Omang, and Hon. Brian Odey who were present acknowledged performance of Agbeh. They noted that recent projects ( bridge, boreholes and access roads) commissioned and empowerment programs were evidence to his commitment to development. The lawmakers on behalf of the Assembly donated N1 million to the church.
Also present were local government chairmen from across the northern senatorial district, including Chief Dr. Sunny Ayang (Obanliku), Hon. Peter Akongfe Undiandeye (Obudu), Hon. Theresa Ushie (Bekwarra), and their colleagues from Yala, Boki, Ikom, and Obubra. Speaking in solidarity, they commended Agbeh for aligning with Governor Bassey Otu’s People-First Agenda and praised his tangible impact on the lives of his constituents.
