Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube Tumblr LinkedIn RSS
    • About
    • Advertise
    • Contribute
    • Donate
    • Forum
    • Contact
    Login
    InfoStride NewsInfoStride News
    • Home
    • Business
    • Celebrity
    • Crime
    • Nigeria
    • Politics
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • More
      • COVID-19
      • Editor’s Picks
      • Health
      • Opinions
      • Press Releases
      • World
    Subscribe
    InfoStride NewsInfoStride News
    Home»Politics»Cross River: 6,000 Appointees Moving To APC With Ayade As Deputy Speaker Dumps PDP

    Cross River: 6,000 Appointees Moving To APC With Ayade As Deputy Speaker Dumps PDP

    Politics By Ifeanyi N.May 20, 2021Updated:May 20, 2021No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Reddit VKontakte

    Joseph Bassey, the Deputy Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, has said he officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the defection of Governor Ben Ayade.

    Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade
    Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade

    Bassey told NAN on Thursday in Calabar that the governor’s move has crumbled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

    He said the Governor was moving to the ruling party with all members of the State House of Assembly, Commissioners, elected local council chairmen, councillors and over 6,000 political appointees in the state.

    “I have already moved with the governor. Cross River is now an APC state and the House of Assembly has also moved with the governor.

    “We just have to help Cross River residents by aligning with the centre. Cross River receives the least allocation from the Federal Government and this is not good enough.

    See also  2014 Ramadan Fast: First Lady urges Moslem women to reflect on new ways to peace, harmonious co-existence

    “In the past six years, Cross River has been an opposition party; this is the first time we are missing touch with the centre. We don’t have oil wells, our allocation is low. Ayade has tried in using his intellectual capacity and ability to attract some federal government presence into the state.

    “We are left with two years in this administration and we must align with the centre for the interest of the state,” he said.

    Bassey said the state needed the federal government’s support for the superhighway, the deep seaport and other projects that the governor had initiated.

    “For somebody like Ayade who has gone far to appoint over 6,000 persons into his government, it will be a difficult moment for the PDP in Cross River.

    See also  Nigerians Should Know That We Are Trying Our Best - Buhari

    “I think today marks the official burial ceremony of PDP in Cross River and this will affect the nation because I see other governors joining the APC soon.

    “With this movement, some of our people can now get better appointments at the centre. For us in Cross River, we have moved,” he said.

    Ayade officially joined the APC at a ceremony in Calabar on Thursday attended by Gov. Mai Bala-Buni of Yobe, who is the Caretaker Chairman of APC and other governors.

    Support InfoStride News' Credible Journalism: Only credible journalism can guarantee a fair, accountable and transparent society, including democracy and government. It involves a lot of efforts and money. We need your support. Click here to Donate

    APC Ben Ayade Joseph Bassey PDP
    Share. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Reddit Tumblr VKontakte Email LinkedIn

    Related Posts

    Ikpeazu, PDP national leaders meet in Abia

    Jan 31, 2023

    Buhari was not attacked in Kano – Tinubu blasts PDP

    Jan 31, 2023

    Yobe North senatorial ticket: Lawan backtracks, seeks S’Court intervention

    Jan 31, 2023

    2023: I’ll get you constitutional recognition – NNPP candidate promises traditional rulers

    Jan 31, 2023
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Get Social with Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter 6.5K
    • Pinterest 93
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    Latest Posts

    Banks Don’t Have New Naira, Money Changers Are Taking Advantage – Whitemoney

    Jan 31, 2023

    Robertson Is Right To Say Liverpool’s Struggles Keep Getting Worse – Richard Keys

    Jan 31, 2023

    Secure Yourself As A Nigerian, Security Agencies Won’t – Leo DaSilva

    Jan 31, 2023

    Naby Keita And Oxlade-Chamberlain Don’t Deserve New Contracts – Dietmar Hamann

    Jan 31, 2023

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest breaking news straight into your inbox!

    Random News

    More Women Should Be In The Maritime Sector – Aisha Buhari

    Jun 27, 2019

    Oby Ezekwesili Calls For Women Empowerment

    Nov 24, 2016

    How much could a Power Cut cost Your Business?

    Nov 6, 2017

    Estate Agent Jailed Fifteen Months for Fraud

    Feb 7, 2014

    InfoStride News delivers the latest breaking news, Nigeria news, world news and top stories on business, celebrity, entertainment, politics, sports, technology and more. Experience the best of in-depth coverage, special reports, football highlights, political opinions, crime watch, celebrity gossips etc.

    GooglePlay Store Button

    Support InfoStride News' Credible Journalism

    Credible journalism involves a lot of efforts and money; and can guarantee a fair, accountable and transparent society, including democracy and government. We need your support to continue offering free access to our loyal readers and visitors like you.

    Click here to Donate

    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube Tumblr LinkedIn RSS
    • Our Terms
    © 2023 InfoStride News. All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Sign In or Register

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below.

    Continue with Facebook
    Continue with Google
    Continue with Twitter
    Lost password?