October 15, (THEWILL) – The Senator representing Cross River North in the national assembly, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has taken a swipe at Governor Ben Ayade-led Administration in the state, saying he has failed his people.
Senator Jarigbe disclosed this in Ogoja, the headquarters of the Northern Senatorial district during a one million-man March in support of his reelection by his supporters.
The incumbent PDP senator representing Cross River North will square up against the state governor, Professor Ben Ayade, in next year’s senatorial elections.
Senator Jarigbe also advised his supporters to vote for all PDP candidates because it will be better for them.
“The Ben Ayade Administration in the state is a failed government.
“He has failed his people and he is too greedy.
“I am going to face a non-performing governor and I will defeat him”, he said.
He added that he has demonstrated empathy for his people by “putting myself in their shoes” and their support for him is unparalleled.
He advised his supporters to stand firm with the PDP and all its candidates.
“I treat my people with empathy, input myself in their shoes and their support for me is actually unparalleled, I owe them a lot.
“I’ve provided most of what the people need and have filled the gaps.
“Return all the PDP candidates and it will be better for all of us”, Senator Jarigbe said.
Also speaking, Godwin Offiono, the PDP candidate for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, said the one million-man March is a success and demonstrates Senator Jarigbe’s acceptance.
He described Senator Jarigbe as the “governor-general of Cross River North, who has done exceedingly well.
“This is a clear demonstration of Senator Jarigbe’s acceptance.
“The Governor-general of the north has performed exceedingly well.
“This is an expression of solidarity, love and acceptance the people of Cross River North have for senator Jarigbe”, he said.
Also speaking, Dr Ikani Wogar, a retired technocrat, said with the one million march, the people have put an imprimatur on the district.
The imprimatur he said is for Senator Jarigbe and no other person can take it away.
Other stakeholders, who lent their support for the reelection of Senator Jarigbe include Major Mike Otiwa, Ujie Udah, Idi Yakubu, Martin Achadu, Omang Omang, Rita Agbor Anyim, and many others.
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