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UCMPOO Unveils LG, Ward Executives Inauguration Schedule in Cross River Cross River 2027: UCMPOO Targets
Cyril Ogat
The United Coalition Movement for Otu and Ode (UCMPOO) has announced plans to inaugurate its local government and ward executive committees across the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots political structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement signed on Sunday by the Coordinator of UCMPOO in the Central Senatorial District , Prince Takim Okongor, said the inauguration exercise was designed to build a broad-based political platform capable of mobilising support beyond the traditional All Progressives Congress (APC) structure.
According to the schedule released by the movement, the inauguration will commence in Boki on Thursday, November 12, followed by Etung on Friday, November 13, and Ikom on Saturday, November 14.
The exercise will continue in Abi and Obubra on Sunday, November 15, while Yakurr will host its inauguration on Tuesday, November 17.
Austine Ibok the State DG explained that the initiative would bring together members of opposition parties, political candidates, stakeholders across party lines, as well as aggrieved and dissatisfied members of the APC who believe they have been excluded from the current political arrangement.
He said the movement was committed to promoting unity, reconciliation and political integration while creating opportunities for wider participation in support of the Otu administration.
The State Director-General added that the proposed grassroots structures would strengthen political engagement and mobilisation across communities in the Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria’ – RTIFN Tells Cross Riverians
Cyril Ogar
The Cross River State chapter of the Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) has urged Nigerians, particularly Cross Riverians, to remain confident in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that the Renewed Hope Agenda is delivering on its promise of national development.
The group also commended the Cross River State Government and residents of the state for their massive participation in the presidential campaign council rally held on November 2, 2026, at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar.
In a statement, the state coordinator of RTIFN, Cross River State, Engr. Anjor Obande, alongside members of the state executive council, local government and ward coordinators, praised Governor Bassey Otu and the First Lady, Apostle Dr. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, for the successful hosting of the rally.
The group described the impressive turnout as a demonstration of the people’s support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Otu’s People’s First agenda.
Obande and members of the state executive council said the large attendance reflected the growing acceptance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, expressing confidence in the party’s prospects in future elections.
RTIFN further commended the organisation and outcome of the rally, reaffirming its commitment to mobilising support for President Tinubu and Governor Otu.
The event was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, members of the National Assembly, national and state executives of the APC, members of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), national representatives of RTIFN and various support groups.
Also present were APC members, residents from the 18 local government areas of Cross River State, visitors from other states and members of the media.
The group described the massive turnout as a strong expression of political solidarity and reiterated its determination to sustain grassroots mobilisation in support of the Renewed Hope and People’s First agendas.
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