2023: C'River APC Disqualifies 19 Aspirants (Full List)

Admin May 20, 2022

By Obio Monday

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee in Cross River State has disqualified a total of ninety aspirants vying for membership of the Cross River State House of Assembly under the party.

A document obtained by GRASSROOT REPORTERS shows that most of the aspirants were disqualified for not presenting their letter of resignation; one of the criteria set out by the party for qualification to contest at the primaries.

The party had directed all political appointees seeking elective posts to resign their appointments.

Interestingly, one of the aspirants who was cleared by the party, Hon. Chief Effiong Ekarika Jimmy (Calabar South 2) did not present his letter of resignation, as indicated in the document, but was cleared. No reason was given for his clearance despite not presenting his letter of resignation.

Also worthy of note is the non clearance of: Blessing Ekpo Joseph (Yakurr 2), Odey Rosemary Turitta (Obudu), Aburu John Okpe (Obudu) and Oyong Francis (Boki 2) despite meeting the requirements as indicated by the party. No reason has been given by the party for their disqualification.

Those disqualified by the APC include:

1. Ernest Ekpor Awor ( Akamkpa 2) - No resignation letter

2. Bassey Edet Asuquo (Odukpani) - No resignation letter

3. Chief Cyril Anthony Asuquo (Calabar South) - No resignation letter

4. Ted Afu Inyang (Boki 2) - No resignation letter

5. Ekum Bajie Odu (Boki 1) - No resignation letter

6. Barr. Etta Ebri Ukagu ( Yakurr 2) - No resignation letter

7. Ofem Morris Ubi (Yakurr 1) - No resignation letter

8. Obeten Keppy Eteng (Yakurr 1) - No resignation letter

9. Ekpo Blessing Joseph (Yakurr 1) - No reason for disqualification

10. Aburu John Okpe (Obudu) - No Reason for disqualification

11. Odey Rosemary Turitta (Ogoja) - No reason for disqualification