The sacked chairman of the APC in Cross River State who was recently expelled by the party, Alphonsus Eba, has continued to incur the wrath of his people, the latest attack coming from leaders and members of the Cross River State Elders Advisory Council from the Northern Senatorial District where he comes from.
The leaders said in a statement on Tuesday that Eba’s actions and statements were acts of irresponsibility. The statement was endorsed by Prof. John Shiyam (Vice Chairman, North, CRSECF), Dr. Julius Okputu (Secretary, CRSECF), Chief Dr. Tony Undiandeye (Member Elders Advisory Council of CRSECF), Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo (Member Elders Advisory Council of CRSECF), Chief Signor Omang Idiege (Member Elders Advisory Council of CRSECF), Chief Dr. Peter Ojie (Member, Elders Advisory Council of CRSECF), and Chief Boniface Okache (Deputy Chief of Staff to the governor).
The statement said “the council dissociates itself from his irresponsible comments regarding an internal APC matter that could have been resolved privately,” the statement read. “Eba did not consult with the Council, acting solely on his own, and his behaviour should not be interpreted as representative of the political leadership of the Northern Senatorial District.”
They said public office holders ought to act as stewards of public trust, consulting with constituents and engaging democratically in all decisions. They stressed that Eba’s actions do not reflect the character of the Northern Senatorial District, which they described as “unique, hardworking, trustworthy, respectful, and peace-loving.”
The CRSECF also appealed to Governor Otu and other party leaders at the state and national levels not to judge the district’s leadership capabilities based on Eba’s conduct. They passionately requested that the position of State Chairman of the APC be retained within the Northern Senatorial District, asserting that there are “credible, sincere, and respectful individuals” capable of leading.
“We passionately request that the position of State Chairman of the APC be retained in the Northern Senatorial District,” the statement added.
