November 04, (THEWILL) – The Senator Representing the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Senator Gershom Bassey says zoning is the way forward for the state.
Senator Bassey who is also the Chairman of the Cross River Caucus in the national assembly made this known in response to the Calabar Declaration.
The Calabar Declaration affirmed that the zoning arrangement in the state is in effect and the next governor should come from the Southern Senatorial District.
Senator Bassey said, “, The continued rotation of the governorship seat to Cross River South Senatorial District by all political parties in Cross River State is the way forward in 2023.
“I therefore lend my full support to this Calabar Declaration and join the vast majority of Cross Riverians to support the rotation of Governorship to the Southern Senatorial District come 2023.
“This is a symbol of the journey of love and brotherhood that is Cross River State”, Senator Bassey said.
He said it gladdens my heart to see the people united in the pursuit of equity, fairness and justice for all of Cross River State.
Senator Bassey added that: “Our forebears knew that it is only fairness that brings stability to a people that is why they laid down an equitable and just road map in the Calabar-Ogoja Accord.
“They knew that it is only through equity and fairness that the people of Cross River can enjoy strength in their diversity and remain as one.
“It is still on these grounds of equity, fairness and good conscience that we stand today”, he added.
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THEWILL Correspondent, Aniekan Bassey has over six years experience that spans across several fields in print journalism including development communication, sexual reproductive and health rights issues, crime, climate change, social justice, business and human interest stories.
