By Asuquo Cletus
The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has resolved the lingering dispute over the All Progressives Congress’ senatorial candidacy for the Cross River Central Senatorial District.
This put to an end all court cases arising from the contest.
The resolution was announced on Tuesday by the Deputy Governor, Peter Odey, following a meeting convened at his residence on the directive of the governor.
Odey said the parties agreed to end the legal battle in the interest of unity and the progress of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, Eteng Jones accepted the resolution and all pending court matters relating to the party’s senatorial ticket have been withdrawn.
He commended Jones for what he described as his maturity, understanding and statesmanship throughout the process.
“Earlier today, at the instance of His Excellency, the Governor of Cross River State, we put to rest the issue of the senatorial candidacy for the Central Senatorial District of our great party, the APC. Accordingly, all matters pending before the courts have been withdrawn,” Odey said.
He urged party supporters and residents of the Central Senatorial District to rally behind the APC’s candidate, Oden Ewa, and work towards the party’s victory in the forthcoming elections.
The deputy governor also appealed to party faithful to put aside their differences, embrace the outcome of the reconciliation and remain committed to the unity, peace and success of the APC.
