
The All PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) in cross River State has expressed confidence in the party structure of Etung Local Government Area to deliver all its Party candidates in fourth coming General Elections despite having a factional presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic party (PDP), Senator Professor Sandy Onor from the same Local Government Area.
Addressing stakeholders and party faithfuls during an interactive session early hours of Friday,14th August 2026 at the council headquarters at Effraya,The Executive Chairman of Etung Local Government Area Hon Henry Njar Anom stated that, The All PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) will comfortably win nine Wards in the local Government Area leaving only Onor’s ward to be divided by thirty percent.
Speaking on behalf of the stakeholders of Etung Local Government Area, Ntufam Hon Gabriel Odu Oji recounted the many progressive achievements of the Governor Otu’s led Administration while tasking the government to rise to challenge in fixing the Etung roads network challenges to be used as a verifiable toll for the forthcoming campaigns in the Local Government Area stressing the huge value input of the local Government Area to state especially in the Cocoa and Agricultural sector.
” Let me Thank His Excellency our Governor for fighting hard even From a disadvantage stand point to return our oil heritage to the state. As Etung people we will support his return as Governor 100% by 2027.
However, we lack campaign tools and we Humbly Appeal to the state chairman of our party to relate to the Governor to please attend two basic needs of our local Government before campaigns start.
The okuni okortoba road leading to where our current executive chairman comes from is simply not motorable yet that Area is the hub of timber in state and the ikom Agbokim road leading to the Agbokim waterfall attraction amongst other Etung road especially areas where the four cocoa estate is located should be adequate fixed” he said.
Also speaking for the woman, Youths and persons living with disability,Hon Mary Eba,Comr Victor Mbe,Comr Agbor Joseph at various instances stressed on the need for youths, women and people living with special needs inclusion in Empowerment schemes and Governance process to better enjoy the dividends of democracy.
Speaking earlier on, The state party secretary Hon pastor Patrick Asikpo Okon had explained that the people’s first mantra of Governor Bassey Edet Otu has torched every Area in the state. He encouraged especially the women to remain true to the party during voting and to have confidence in expressing themselves at all times.
Meanwhile,the state Party chairman of the ruling All PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC)
Rt Hon Christopher S Etta called on all Etung sons and daughters to remain committed to the party’s agenda despite having a factional presidential candidate from the local Government. Etta added that, Etung must continue to align themselves with the federal privilege of having a minister amongst other benefits by putting aside emotions and voting completely for the All PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS and all its candidates.
He further reiterated Governor Bassey Otu and the party commitment to development of Etung people even in the coming days.
The event recorded a massive turnout of wards Party structures and critical stakeholders of Etung Local Government, The House of Assembly candidate for Etung State counstituency Dr Erim Agbor,Hon Dr Mrs Blessing Egbara the house of representatives candidate for Obubra-Etung federal constituency amongst others and the vote of thanks was done by the chapter Chairman of the All progressives Congress APC Etung Local Government Area Hon Emmanuel Ndum ksm, this, and more pet media can authoritatively report.


































































































































































































































































































































