Christian Association of Nigeria
(CAN) and the Muslim Community yesterday endorsed Governor Ben Ayade of Cross
River State for the March 2, 2019 governorship election in the state.
CAN predicated its decision on
the governor’s giant strides in the areas of industrialization, infrastructural
development and human capacity development.
The associations also made a cash
donation of N1.2 million to the governor to assist his campaign.
The endorsement came during an
interface between the governor and the Christian body held at the main bowl of
the Cultural Centre, Calabar.
A voice vote put to CAN members
at the event venue by the immediate past state chairman of CAN, Archbishop
Archibong Archibong for the endorsement of the governor was returned with an
overwhelming yes.
At the same event, the Muslim
community led by the Chief Imam of the Calabar Central Mosque, Imam Abdul Kabir
Olowolayemo, also endorsed the governor for the forth coming gubernatorial
election.
Earlier in his address, the State
Chairman of CAN and Archbishop emeritus of Calabar Archdiocese, Most Rev.
Joseph Ukpo, commended the governor for the achievements recorded by his
administration.
He described the governor’s
achievements as monumental, adding, “You have made landmark progress especially
in the industrializing the state; construction of the garment factory, the
first rice seeds and seedlings in Africa, construction of Calapharm for our
pharmaceutical needs, the ongoing construction of chicken processing factory,
the rice mill in Ogoja and the cocoa processing plant in Ikom.”
In his response, Governor Ben
Ayade expressed his gratitude to the Christian body for finding him worthy of
their endorsement.
“If there is any endorsement that
is important to me, it is the CAN endorsement. I am moved by this endorsement
and appreciate all the prayers and insistence that I should continue and
complete all the industrialization agenda of the state.” he said.
Continuing Ayade said, “I cannot
thank you enough. I am indeed grateful. This endorsement I must say is the
greatest certification of my government and I promise I will not fail you
because the church has made a huge statement and I will continue to offer good
governance for our people.”
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