Governor Ayade Of Cross River Cross Carpets To APC

The Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade has ditched the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) All Progressives Congress (APC).

Governor Ayade who won his governorship elections back to back on PDP announced his decision on Thursday morning in a meeting with six APC governors who visited him at the Government House.

He explained that his defection was to align the state with the ruling party at the centre for prosperous growth and development and to also join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari in building the nation.

“Buhari’s commitment to the development of the country is commendable. It is obvious at this point that we need to join hands with him to build a nation that we all can be proud of.

“As a team, we want to work with Mr President towards building a prosperous country that his succession process in 2023 will come without fear and hitches.

“If we as governors join hands with the President and agree on a way to govern this country, we will make progress.

“Having recognise the issue of our youths and unemployment, it is my responsibility as the leader of the party to do what I can to assist the President in the building process,” he said.

Ayade added:”We need to position Cross River at the centre of activities and on that note, I declare Cross River as an APC state.”

Speaking, Gov. Mai Bala-Buni of Yobe, who is Caretaker Chairman of APC, welcomed Ayade into the party’s fold.

“As from today, Ayade is the leader of APC in Cross River,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony was attended by six APC governors- Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti State), Mohammed Badaru (Jigawa), Mai Bala-Buni (Yobe), Abubakar Bagudu (Kebbi State), Hope Uzodinma (Imo), and Simon Lalong (Plateau).

– NAN