By pet media
CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE — The Cross River State Political Assembly (CRISPA) has continued its consultations with prominent political stakeholders across Cross River State, securing expressions of support for its proposed Season 2 and 3 of the Mega Streets Endorsements for All APC Candidates, following engagements involving Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey; The APC state party chairman & key Executive members,APC Deputy State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Lukpata; Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Boniface Okache; Hon Commissioner for Youths development Barr Ijom Ukam,Hon Commissioner for Health Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk,Obubra–Etung Federal Constituency candidate, Hon. Dr. Blessing Egbara; Hon. Neji Abang BB; Hon. Dr. Martins Achadu; Director-General of Homeland Security, Lewo; and other political stakeholders.
The engagements form part of a broader consultation and mobilisation drive by CRISPA to bring political leaders, elected representatives, candidates, traders, and grassroots groups together ahead of the next editions of the Mega Streets Endorsements, an initiative designed to provide a platform for grassroots stakeholders to express their positions on the forthcoming elections.
Led by its Director-General, Comr. Amb. Ejeh Peter, Chief Executive Officer of PET Media and Events, the Assembly has intensified discussions with political officeholders and APC candidates to strengthen stakeholder participation and coordinate preparations for the proposed activities across the state’s senatorial districts.
The latest engagements in Calabar included meetings with members of the Cross River State House of Assembly and APC candidates, during which the CRISPA leadership outlined the objectives of the initiative and sought collaboration ahead of the planned events.
Among those visited were Hon. Dr. Martins Achadu, Member representing Yala II State Constituency, and Hon. Neji Abang BB, Member representing Ikom I State Constituency. Both lawmakers expressed support for the initiative, highlighting the importance of connecting political candidates with ordinary citizens and grassroots communities.
NEJI ABANG COMMENDS GRASSROOTS-FOCUSED POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT
Hon. Neji Abang BB commended the CRISPA leadership for developing an approach that seeks to bring political engagement directly to the streets, markets, and communities where ordinary citizens can make their voices heard.
He described the proposed endorsement events as a strategic platform for strengthening the relationship between candidates and the electorate, noting that grassroots participation could give the initiative broader significance.
“I want to thank you for your efforts and strategy to get the real people, those in the streets, to lend their voice and support to all of us who are running for election,” Abang said.
He further affirmed his willingness to support the initiative, stressing the importance of endorsements that involve citizens at the grassroots.
“This endorsement is very important and strategic because it will come from the real people, and we will support the moves in any way we can,” he added.
Abang’s remarks underscored the emphasis CRISPA is placing on grassroots engagement as it prepares for the next phases of the Mega Streets Endorsements.
MARTINS ACHADU CALLS FOR GREATER MOBILISATION
Also speaking during the engagement, Hon. Dr. Martins Achadu expressed confidence in the APC’s electoral prospects and called on party members and supporters to intensify their mobilisation efforts across the various levels of the elections.
He emphasised the need to maximise voter support for the party’s candidates, including its presidential candidate, while working towards the party’s stated objective of securing victories across the ballot.
“We are coasting to victory in our election. In fact, we will win elections, but we must ensure we increase our vote for the President and ensure that we deliver 5 over 5 without mistake,” Achadu said.
His comments reflected the emphasis placed by participating stakeholders on voter mobilisation, party coordination, and grassroots outreach ahead of the forthcoming elections.
DEPUTY GOVERNOR ODEY, APC LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FEATURE IN STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS
The consultations have also involved prominent figures in the Cross River State political and administrative landscape, including Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, APC Deputy State Chairman Rt. Hon. Lukpata, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor Hon. Boniface Okache, and Director-General of Homeland Security Lewo.
The Assembly’s engagements with these stakeholders form part of its efforts to broaden participation in the proposed endorsement activities and establish stronger working relationships with political leaders, public officeholders, candidates, and grassroots groups.
The initiative has also received support from Hon. Dr. Blessing Egbara, the APC candidate for Obubra–Etung Federal Constituency, who reportedly made a financial contribution towards the proposed event.
The involvement of these stakeholders adds to the range of consultations being undertaken by CRISPA as it prepares to extend the Mega Streets Endorsements beyond its inaugural edition.
FROM WATT MARKET TO WIDER GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT
The latest consultations build on Season 1 of the Mega Streets Endorsements, which the organisers say was launched on September 28 at Watt Market, Calabar.
The Southern Edition brought together traders and other grassroots stakeholders in an exercise intended to encourage public participation and provide a platform for citizens to express their views and positions regarding political candidates.
By engaging market communities and other grassroots groups, CRISPA seeks to create a direct channel of interaction between candidates and ordinary citizens, extending political conversations beyond conventional meetings and party structures.
The Assembly’s approach places particular emphasis on the participation of traders, market associations, community stakeholders, and other groups whose voices the organisers seek to incorporate into the endorsement process.
The first edition provided the foundation for further consultations, with the CRISPA leadership now engaging political officeholders, lawmakers, and candidates ahead of the next phases.
SEASONS 2 AND 3 EXPECTED ACROSS THE TWO SENATORIAL DISTRICTS
According to the organisers, the proposed Season 2 and 3 of the Mega Streets Endorsements are expected to take place over the coming weekends, with activities planned across Cross River State’s two senatorial districts.
The next editions are intended to build on the inaugural event by widening stakeholder participation and sustaining engagement with political leaders, candidates, traders, and grassroots organisations.
Comr. Amb. Ejeh Peter and the CRISPA leadership are continuing consultations as preparations advance for the planned events, with the Assembly seeking further cooperation from stakeholders across the state.
With engagements involving Deputy Governor Peter Odey, APC Deputy State Chairman Lukpata, Deputy Chief of Staff Boniface Okache, Hon. Dr. Blessing Egbara, Hon. Neji Abang BB, Hon. Dr. Martins Achadu,Eld. Comr Clement Asenye Special Assistant on Support groups CRS,Engr Achu Eric,Homeland Security Director-General Lewo, and other stakeholders, CRISPA is working to expand the reach of the Mega Streets Endorsements and strengthen grassroots participation in the forthcoming electoral process.
The organisers say further details concerning the dates, venues, and programme of activities for Seasons 2 and 3 will be communicated as preparations progress.
