The Odenism Movement, a political organization committed to advancing the emergence of its principal, Oden Ewa, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Central Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections, has unveiled a comprehensive leadership structure to strengthen its organization, grassroots mobilization and political engagement across Cross River State.
The movement, which has declared its commitment to supporting the re-election bid of Governor Bassey Otu, the emergence of President Bola Tinubu and the success of all APC candidates in the 2027 elections, is positioning itself as a major political force in the Central Senatorial District and Cross River State at large.
The newly approved structure comprises an Executive Council, Board of Trustees (BOT), Elders Advisory Council and local government coordinating teams, designed to provide effective leadership, strategic direction and grassroots coordination ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
The newly approved structure is headed by Ransome Odey as Director General, with Prince Nolly Abam Inah as Deputy Director General. Emmanuel Ndum Minima will serve as Secretary General, while Samuel Bassey Ini was named Deputy Secretary. Christian Kejuo emerged Secretary of Mobilization, Hon. Tom Okpashi as Director of Administration, Benard Inah as Director of Organization, Isaac Obo (School Boy) as Director of Operations and Logistics, Hon. Emmanuel Abeng as Deputy Director of Operations and Logistics, Hon. Augustine Odu Bessong as Director of Strategy and Planning, Akanya Agbor as Deputy Director of Strategy and Planning, Hon. Kingsley Arikpo Apolo as Director of Finance, Ojong Edi as Deputy Director of Finance, and Pastor Innocent Okoi as Deputy Director of Audit and Compliance.
Providing strategic direction for the movement is a Board of Trustees chaired by Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, with Hon. Ubi Ettah Aka (Bomboi) as Deputy Chairman and Hon. Kingsley Ntui as Secretary. Other members are Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, Prince Eka Williams, Hon. Kingsley Arikpo (Apolo), Barr. Gilbert Agbor, who will serve as Legal Adviser, Capt. Eno Inah, Hon. Dickson Ovat Agbor, Ntufam Collins Atu Ogar, Hon. Phillip Bette Obi, Engr. Kelvin Njong and Obase Ekaba Mbek.
The movement also constituted an Elders Advisory Council to provide guidance and political counsel. The council is chaired by former Governor, His Excellency Chief Clement Ebri, with former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, as Deputy Chairman and Prince Ebuta Ayuk as Secretary. Other members are Chief Okoi Obono Obla, Elder Bolaji Anani, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Amb. Chief Soni Abang and Barr. Chris Agara.
To drive its day-to-day activities, the movement appointed Anakan Ndoma as Director of Publicity, Mr. Fabian Okwajie, PhD, as Deputy Director of Publicity, Kingsley Agim as Secretary of the Mesia and Publicity and Director of Digital and Social Media Communications, Daniel Ayuk Ekuri as Director of Photography, Videography and Documentation, Dr. Ofem Usani as Director of Protocol, Kenneth Amba as Director of Transportation, Contact and Mobilization, Duke Atep as Director of Community Relations, Lebo Lebo as Director of Youth Mobilization, Hon. Edima Irom as Director of Women Mobilization with Joy Ben as Deputy Director, Sunday Osibu as Director of Students Mobilization with Echi Achi Evemili as Deputy Director, Joy Nkoro as Director of Non-Indigenes Mobilization with Barr. Mkpang Ewa as Deputy Director, and EnyiEvi Bassey as Director of Polling Units Management with Pastor Joseph Obi Abang as Deputy Director.
The movement also appointed Obase Ekaba Mbek as Deputy Director of Election Planning and Monitoring, Rev. Fr. Victor Mario Otu as Director of Religious Affairs, Eloi Ideba Enya as Director of Traditional Rulers Affairs with Sir Abam Abam as Deputy Director, Linus Egbonyi as Director of Persons with Disabilities Affairs with Attar Daniel as Deputy Director, Jennifer Michael Usani as Director of Gender Affairs with Hon. Mary Eba as Deputy Director, Rt. Hon. Davies Etta as Director of Health Services with Dr. Ndoma Lifu as Deputy Director, Felix Arikpo (Lewo) as Director of Security and Intelligence with Collins Asu (Osama) as Deputy Director, Engr. Cletus Ojua as Director of Entertainment and Social Services with Marshall Dickson as Deputy Director, Eja Nevolor as Deputy Director of Special Duties, Junior Harry Ubi as Director of Diaspora Affairs, and Engr. Daniel Ngom as Deputy Director of Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management.
As part of its grassroots expansion strategy, the movement also named local government coordinators and other officials. In Abi, Hon. Wilfred Inah was appointed Coordinator with Simon Enya as Secretary. Echinke Ncho Philip emerged Coordinator for Obubra. Apostle Ajima Nzu Nicholas will coordinate activities in Boki. In Etung, Hon. Rowland Oku Takon was named Coordinator, Christian Asim Odu Deputy Coordinator and Custus Ntui Secretary. Nsed Ayambem was appointed Coordinator for Ikom with Hon. Okongor Odu as Secretary, while Osong Etona and Isanga Ikpi Utum will serve as Coordinator and Secretary respectively for Yakurr.
The leadership composition reflects a broad coalition of experienced political leaders, professionals, youths and grassroots mobilizers drawn from the six local government areas of the Central Senatorial District and beyond.
With the unveiling of the structure, the Odenism Movement is expected to deepen its grassroots presence, expand its political network and consolidate its reputation as a formidable political platform working towards the success of the APC and its candidates in the 2027 general elections.
The appointments were approved and endorsed in a document signed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem.
By Kingsley Agim
