The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, on Thursday appeared before and was successfully screened by the Cross River North stakeholders’ panel of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogoja, Cross River State.
The senator arrived at the screening venue alongside a fellow aspirants and former member of the House of Representatives, Ochiglegor Idagbo, in a show of unity and support. Idagbo has earlier stepped down from the race and publicly declared his support for Jarigbe, further strengthening the cohesion within party ranks in the senatorial district.
Addressing the panel chaired by Tony Undiandeye, the senator emphasized that Cross River North Senatorial District remains peaceful and united. He noted that the visible camaraderie between himself and Idagbo at the screening venue was a clear testament to the prevailing harmony in the region.
According to him, “The peace we enjoy in Cross River North is evident for all to see. Anyone who claims otherwise is clearly out of touch with the reality on ground and cannot be said to be a true member of our political family.”
He further stressed that despite previous political affiliations, the collective movement of stakeholders into the APC demonstrates a shared vision and enduring unity. “All of us were in the PDP, and now we are in the APC. This simply means that our political family remains one, united by a common purpose,” he added.
Jarigbe also expressed deep appreciation to the screening panel and party stakeholders for their cooperation, support, and commitment to the growth, stability, and prosperity of Cross River North. He reaffirmed his dedication to inclusive leadership and continued development across the Senatorial District.
In a gesture of goodwill and grassroots support, the senator and Idagbo jointly donated the sum of ?20 million, which was distributed across the five Local Government Areas of the Senatorial District to cater for logistics.
The screening exercise was a successful and critical step in consolidating the APC’s position in Cross River North, with stakeholders expressing optimism about a more united and progressive political future for the Senatorial District.
