C'River: Gov Ayade Reconstitute Electoral Commission, Re-appoints Mike Ushie As Chairman

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State

 

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has reconstituted the Cross River State electoral Commission (CROSIEC).

The governor in a memo by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tanko Ashang appointed Prof Mike Ushie as Chairman with seven others as members of the commission.

The purpose of the commission in the memo by the Attorney General stated that "the reconstitution of the commission is to commence activities leading to the 2023 local government elections. 

According to the memo, Mr. Ekuri Bassey Ogar is to serve as secretary of the commission.

In an interaction with newsmen, Dr. Mike Ushie in his words declared his commitment to serve ebulliently for the success of the forthcoming local government elections, adding that being part of the reconstituted committee is another privilege offered him to render developmental service to Cross riverians as elections are a determinant of the peoples welfare and only proper and circumspect scrutiny of credible candidates for chairmanship and councillorship positions can lead to the needed development.

He promised a free, fair and credible 2023 local government elections that will birth a new productive and people benefiting local government councils.

Other members of the commission are Matthew Ucheche, Joe Nnandi Esom, Yakmoendoho Yakmoendoho, Medea Ajah Inyang, Ndoma  Bassey Ndoma and Ekuri Bassey Ogar.