The Etung chapter of Ikom-Boki-Obubra-Etung (IBOE) Alliance has pledged to deliver a 5/5 victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. This was the outcome of the first stakeholders engagement after the widely attended dinner in Calabar.
The meeting, held at the residence of the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. A .Owan-Enoh, brought together the IBOE leadership and Etung chapter stakeholders to discuss party unity, political cooperation and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the elections.
The Etung delegation reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the APC in Etung Local Government Area, with stakeholders expressing the need for unity, regular consultation and coordinated efforts to achieve the party’s electoral objectives. They also pledged to extend the benefits of stronger political cooperation to Cross River Central Senatorial District.
Speaking at the meeting, Prof. Owan-Enoh described IBOE as a platform for fostering political cooperation and strengthening the collective voice of Cross River Central. He urged the Etung stakeholders to remain united, maintain loyalty to the APC and sustain constructive engagement with Governor Bassey Edet Otu as preparations for the 2027 elections continue.
“IBOE must remain a platform for unity, political cooperation and the advancement of the collective interests of Cross River Central. I urge the Etung chapter to sustain its commitment to the APC, strengthen its grassroots structures and work in harmony with other stakeholders to achieve the party’s 2027 electoral objectives,” Owan-Enoh said.
The SSG stressed that consultation, party loyalty and coordinated grassroots mobilisation would be important to achieving the group’s objectives and advancing the collective interests of the people.
The member representing Boki II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, called for stronger collaboration among party leaders and stakeholders, noting that cooperation at the grassroots would help consolidate the APC’s structures and support its electoral objectives.
In his remarks, the member representing Etung State Constituency, Hon. Kingsley Ntui Isong, urged political leaders in Etung to close ranks and work together to address issues that could weaken the party. He said a united political front in Etung would strengthen the APC locally and contribute to cooperation across Cross River Central.
The Chairman of Etung Local Government Area, Hon. Henry Njar Anom, called for regular consultation and closer coordination among political stakeholders, stressing the need for collective responsibility in advancing the interests of Etung.
Similarly, the APC Chairman in Etung LGA, Hon. Emmanuel Ndum, urged party faithful to strengthen engagement with community leaders, ward structures and grassroots supporters. He said achieving the 5/5 target would require unity, discipline and sustained mobilisation, beginning with the consolidation of the party’s structures in Etung.
The APC candidate for Etung State Constituency, Dr. Erim Agbor Owor, called on stakeholders to put aside their differences and work towards the common goal of re-electing Governor Bassey Otu, President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. He emphasised the importance of cooperation among party leaders and members in strengthening the APC in Etung and supporting its objectives across Cross River Central.
The meeting ended with the Etung chapter reaffirming its pledge before the larger IBOE leadership to strengthen party unity, intensify grassroots mobilisation and work towards the APC’s 5/5 victory target in the 2027 general elections.
Other notable stakeholders present at the meeting included Hon. Samuel Neji Abang, member representing Ikom I in the State House of Assembly; one-time Commissioner in Cross River State, Ntufam Emmanuel Ebam Emanghe; former Chairmen of Etung, Ntufam Godwin Etim John and Ntufam John Oru Etta; Chairman of the Cross River State Cocoa Allocation Committee, Hon. Cosmas Ebori Nku; Ntufam Collins Atu Ogar; Dr. Nji Nji, Director, Cross River State Road Maintenance Agency; Commissioner in the State Sports Commission, Mr. Sunday Ebam Ndep; Chairman of APC Campaign Council — Etung LGA, Hon. Patrick Enagu Okorn, among others.
By Kingsley Agim
