2023: Resign On Or Before Tomorrow If You Want To Contest - Ayade To Appointees

 

The governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade has directed all political appointees serving in his administration to resign their appointments on or before 12 noon, tomorrow May 5, if they are interested in contesting next year's election.

This was contained in a press statement signed by Mr. Christian Ita, Senior Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday.

It reads:

"His Excellency, the Governor, Sir Ben Ayade has directed that any political appointee presently serving in his government but desires to seek elective position in the forthcoming 2023 elections is at liberty to so.

"He however, added that such appointees should turn in their resignation on or before 12noon of 5th May 2022; and such letters should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.

"His Excellency, the Governor wishes to thank these political appointees for their invaluable service to the State and prays God to bless their future endeavours." The statement read.