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LG Polls: Odey Casts Vote, Expresses Confidence In APC’s Victory

 

The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Peter Odey, joined his constituents to cast his vote at his polling unit in Idum-Mbube, Ogoja Local Government area of the state where he expressed confidence in the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates.

“Cross Riverians will vote massively for APC candidates across the state because only the APC has been campaigning,” the Deputy Governor remarked.

Speaking further, he opined that the credibility of the party’s candidates and the trust in the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu would make victory easy.

Odey highlighted that the APC-led administration, through its current effort to employ youths in the state civil service and provide various empowerment and skills programmes, has inspired public confidence and support.

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He congratulated Chris Agbeh and his running mate, Emmanuel Idris Idi Yakubu, in advance, praising them as leaders prepared to drive development and ensure the well-being of the Ogoja people.

With votes being cast in all 18 Local Government Areas, the deputy governor noted that this election represents a significant moment for Cross River State.

“The APC’s solid track record and the promise of sustained progress have built a wave of support that I am confident will carry our candidates to victory,” he said as Cross Riverians across the state continue to turn out at polling stations to make their voices heard.

Emmanuel Egobiambu

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