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Asiwaju’s Regime Is Nigeria Project, Not APC- Sunday Dare

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3 years ago

April 15, 2023

Ahead of the upcoming inauguration of the incoming All Progressive Congress (APC) administration, to be led by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Sunday Dare has made public his aspiration to serve in other capacities, other than as Minister of Sports and Youth Development.

Chief Dare dropped the hint by himself on Saturday, while speaking with veteran Sports Journalist Michell Obi on Sports Salsa, on Eagle FM.

Dare said, “my job is done as Sports Minister. I have put in my best and I am ready to move on”.

Chief Dare was responding to a question as to whether he would want to come back for another four years as Sports Minister.

According to him, having done his best in the last 3 and half years, in steering the ministry, and giving both the youths of the country and the nation’s sports sector to new and lofty heights; his desire is now to serve in any other capacity that the President-elect may assign to him, other than the Sports Ministry.

The minister who was Chief of Staff and Media Aide to the President-elect further stated that the foundations, legacies and programmes he initiated have in a great deal, promoted Nigeria globally in the area of youth and sports, and what anyone taking over from him would have to do is, build on his achievements, while imputing fresh ideas.

Until his appointment in 2019 as Minister of Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, Chief Dare was a practicing veteran journalist.

His legacies in the nation’s sports sector, includes the “adopt an athlete programme”, “adopt a pitch programme” and the unrivaled attention given to Team Nigeria’s Sportsmen and women.

While the adopt a pitch programme has seen the rehabilitation of key sporting infrastructure in the country, including the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja; the adopt an athlete and improved welfare packages for the nation’s athletes were key in Team Nigeria’s excellent outings at the African Games in Morocco; the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham; and the World Athletics Championships in Eugene Oregon, USA.

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UCMPOO Names LG Coordinators to Drive Grassroots Mobilization for Otu, Odey

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4 days ago

September 28, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The United Cross River Movement for Prince Otu and Peter Odey (UCMPOO) has announced the appointment of coordinators across local government areas and state constituencies in Cross River State as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots structure.

In a statement issued by the UCMPOO Secretary-General, Victor Omaga Odoh, the movement said the appointments were aimed at expanding its grassroots presence and enhancing mobilisation ahead of the 2027 re-election bid of Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, and his deputy, Hon. Peter Odey.

According to the statement, the newly appointed coordinators are expected to coordinate the movement’s activities within their respective local government areas and constituencies, while strengthening engagement with communities and residents.

The appointed coordinators include Pastor Steve Atukamre for Obanliku; Hon. Augustine Ishong for Obudu; Hon. Chris Ogaidang for Bekwarra; Hon. Ega Mgbantul for Ogoja; Mr Mike Okwori for Yala I; and Hon. Godwin Igelle for Yala II.

Others are Elemi Eka for Abi; Hon. Charley Ikpi for Yakurr I; Butum Ubi Ofum for Yakurr II; Barr. Monday Akpere for Obubra I; Victor Okim Enang for Obubra II; Eric Ndifon for Etung I; Pastor Erune Erune for Etung II; Ogbuoba Margaret Okim for Ikom I; and Egbede Joshua for Ikom II.

The list further includes Hon. Harris Esor for Boki I; Mr James Dibang for Boki II; Hon. Mbora Mbora for Calabar Municipality; Comrade Inyang Udowong for Odukpani; Asuquo Adim for Bakassi; Michael Edem Bassey for Akpabuyo; Stephen Okon Effiong for Akamkpa I; Austine Ekuri for Akamkpa II; Chief Isaka Ekpenyong for Biase; Mike Archibong for Calabar South I; and Charles Etim for Calabar South II.

UCMPOO congratulated the newly appointed coordinators and urged them to discharge their responsibilities with dedication, commitment and a strong sense of service.

The movement said the appointments formed part of its broader efforts to establish an effective local government structure, deepen community engagement and coordinate grassroots activities across Cross River State.

It also called on the coordinators to work closely with stakeholders and communities within their respective areas to strengthen the movement’s organisational structure and outreach ahead of the 2027 political season.

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