GIVE US ROAD AND WE WILL GIVE YOU OUR VOTES: YALA-OBUBRA PEOPLE TELL POLITICIANS

The people of Nkum Okpambe, Yala-Obubra in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State  have demanded for a road as the basis for voting in the 2019 general election. Speaking on behalf of the community, retired police officer and  Chairman of Yala-Obubra Development Association (YODA) Supol. Julius Bassey Ekpong said the Yala people have suffered for too long and have decided not to vote in the forthcoming general election unless their road is put in a good state. 

Speaking also the Ogarbor of  Nkum Okpambe and paramount ruler of Yala Obubra, His Royal Majesty Oche Nicholas Agrumon Bassey (ogarbor IV) said the Yala people are tired of being deceived by successive Governments Without results adding that the Yala people are angry over the state of their road, lack of good water and electricity. In his words:

" We are tired of being used by politicians. How can a community as large as Yala exist without a motorable road, pipe borne water or electricity? We are tired of being fooled. Yet we produce almost all the good stuff that flood the Obubra Market. A community with a population of over 12,000 people no one in government. We have been deprived by government at all levels.

The youth president of the community and Nollywood actor, Comr. Julius Odork called on relevant authorities to quickly fix the Yala Obubra road as the inhabitants are suffering seriously.

In a  chat with Dr.  Matthew Ojong Achigbe a chieftain in the  community and former house of representatives aspirant for Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency said he is in politics to proffer solutions to the suffering of the Yala Obubra people.

Another elite in the community and  a Director, head of service, Cross River State, Mr.  Augustine Odey said  the community is known for block votes yet nothing visible has been done for the people. He asked politicians to look into the plight of the community

Yala-Obubra is one of the two major partners in Ofumbongha/Yala Ward but since the creation of the ward, no Yala Obubra son has tested the councilorship position not to talk of a higher elective seat.

Yet the community is blessed many human and natural resources. It's worthwhile to know that Yala Obubra is host to the famous Okpambe Fishing Festival( leading fishing festival in southern Nigeria), numerous stone monoliths, beautiful sand beaches, a rich cultural heritage, highly educated and hospitable people. Top among the illustrious people of Yala Obubra are Prof. T. E. Owan, Mr. Martin Odey, Dr. M. O. Achigbe, Rev. Steve Owan, Engr. Pius Inaku, Mr.  Augustine Odey, Mr. Augustine Osowor, Mr.  Julius Odey,

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