The Cross River State, Commissioner for Environment, Barr. Bassey Offiong Mensah has thrown his weight behind the grassroots mobilisation drive of councillors representing Calabar South Local Government Area in support of candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Barr. Mensah pledged his support to the councillors during a courtesy visit to his office in Calabar.
The Commissioner stressed the need to mobilise indigenes ahead of the 2027 general elections. He commended the team for its efforts in fostering discussions on strategies for effective grassroots mobilisation.
Barr. Mensah further commended the councillors for their commitment to party unity and grassroots politics. He assured them of his support and emphasised the need for coordination, unity and consistent engagement at the grassroots to ensure victory for the APC in Calabar South and Cross River State at large.
He also charged the councillors to promote environmental stewardship by sensitising their constituents on the need to keep their surroundings clean and avoid practices that constitute environmental nuisance.
Speaking during the visit, the leader of the delegation, Hon. Nyo Peter Ita, emphasised the need to strengthen grassroots engagement and ensure effective mobilisation at the ward level to galvanise support for APC candidates at all levels, from the Presidency and governorship to the Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly.
He also commended the administration of Governor Bassey Edet Otu for its visible achievements and ongoing development strides across the State.
By Sylvia Okoi
