‘Ikem’s Emergence Positive for PDP to Reclaim Cross River’

By Bassey Inyang

The Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University, the first private university in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has described the successful emergence of Mr. Venatius Ikem as the state’s Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), as an indication that the party would win back the state at the 2023 general elections.

Archibong said yesterday in his congratulatory message to the new PDP state executive committee said that Ikem’s emergence in a successful and peacefully conducted state congress signaled a new beginning for the party and the people of the state.

He said: “It is indeed a breath of fresh air waking up to a new dawn of tranquility in our great party in Cross River State. It is unarguably, the beginning of many successes for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) family in the state.

“Elated by this development, I most sincerely congratulate our great party for the successful conduct of its congress and the emergence of principal officers to pilot the affairs of our party without any form on rancour or acrimony.

“This successful and unprecedented peacefully conducted state congress is an indication that victory looms in all corners for the Cross River State PDP family which would culminate into victory for the good people of our dear state.

“Once again, I congratulate Cross River State PDP for achieving this great feat, as it is the first breath of fresh air, not just for our great party but for the people of the state.”

Archibong said that the new chairman’s wealth of experience would impact positively on the PDP, and propel it to victory in 2023.

“I most passionately congratulate the Chairman of our party. His emergence is laudable and a certainty that with his wealth of experience having held National offices will positively impact on the State as he propels the PDP to victory come 2023.

“As a staunch member of the PDP and one who is familiar with your many capabilities, I am optimistic that with you as the captain of this ship, our great party will reclaim power in the coming elections.

“I also wish to commend Hon Frank Adah for his show of sportsmanship in conceding to this consensus, the party is grateful to him.

“You must continue the good work with even greater vigour, utmost sincerity and accountability to write your name in gold and on the sands of time,” Arthur Jarvis stated,” Archibong said.

Ikem, a foundation member of the PDP in the state, was a national publicity secretary of the PDP.