From Judex Okoro, Calabar
Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has hailed the people of Cross River north for defending their votes during the Presidential and National Assembly (NASS) elections.
Jarigbe, representing
Cross River north senatorial district, was re-elected on Saturday, February 25, 2023 NASS poll, promised to morw dividends of democracy to the people.
In a statment titled “Many thanks to the people of Cross River north senatorial district, Jarigbe expressed gratitude to the elders of Cross River north, the women, our vibrant youths and all those who stood and defended their votes.
In an emotion-laden tone, he said: “The Victory is divine and we can only give God the glory. We thank the Clergy, for their prayers and constant intercessions.
“I also appreciate our Principal, my opponent, Gov Ben Ayade, who had all the powers to compromise the electoral process, but stayed on the path of honor.
“He lost out because, it was not his time to have it and not because I am stronger. There is time for everything.
“As Christians, we are taught that, even Jesus Christ did everything, at the appointed time. He remains our Governor and our leader. We will always respect him and join hands to move Cross River State forward.”
Commending the party for giving me the opportunity of being their candidate, he enjoined all party members and followers to brace up ahead of the governorship and House of Assembly elections as voctory for the party is victoey for all.
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