IPMAN Leadership Crisis: Chairman Calabar Unit, Peter Okim Hails Governor Otu For Swift Intervention, Pledges To Uphold The Trust And Confidence Reposed In Him

The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has been praised for his swift intervention in the leadership crisis that rocked the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the state.

In a letter addressed to the Governor, through the office of the Secretary to the state government,  the Chairman of IPMAN Calabar Unit, Hon. Peter Okim Abang, expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the Governor's timely intervention, which he said, has brought peace and stability to the association.

Abang praised the Governor's commitment to upholding the truth and democracy, stating that his leadership has demonstrated that the welfare and well-being of the people are paramount. He also acknowledged the support of security agencies and stakeholders in the sector, who have cooperated with IPMAN to ensure a smooth operation of their activities.

Okim pledged to uphold the trust and confidence reposed in him and assured the Governor that IPMAN Calabar Unit will continue to work towards the growth and development of the association and the state at large

" I write to express my heartfelt appreciation to you and the Cross River State Government for your timely intervention in the leadership crisis that rocked our great association, IPMAN. Your swift action will no doubt bring peace and stability to our unit, and we are grateful for your efforts in upholding the truth and democracy.

Your commitment to the "People First" agenda is evident in the way you have handled this matter, and we are proud to have you as our Governor. Your leadership has demonstrated that the welfare and well-being of the people are paramount, and we are grateful for your dedication to duty.

I also appreciate the security agencies and stakeholders in the sector, who have cooperated with us to ensure a smooth operation of our activities. Your support has been invaluable, and we are grateful for your partnership.

I pledge to uphold the trust and confidence reposed in me as Chairman of IPMAN Calabar Unit, and I assure you that we will continue to work towards the growth and development of our association, and the state at large.

Once again, thank you for your support and leadership. We are proud to have you as our Governor, and we look forward to your continued guidance and support."

Recalled that a few days ago, the Cross River State Government Recognized Peter Okim Abang as the Substantive  Chairman of IPMAN, Calabar unit.

In a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor A. Owan-Enoh, the government stated that Abang emerged as the Chairman through a democratic election held on December 1, 2023, and has been duly issued a Certificate of Return.

The letter, dated May 21, 2024, was addressed to the National President of IPMAN and copied to various security agencies and stakeholders in the sector, calling on Chief Robert Obi to desist from parading himself as the Chairman of IPMAN Cross River State Unit, despite the emergence of Abang as the substantive Chairman.

The government therefore called on the National President of IPMAN to utilize his good office to stop Chief Robert Obi from further creating any crisis in IPMAN Calabar by directing all stakeholders in the sector in Cross River State to cooperate with Peter Okim Abang-led leadership of IPMAN Cross River.

The chairman maintained that the resolution of the leadership crisis in IPMAN is a major achievement for the petroleum sector, thanking Governor Otu for working tirelessly to ensure peace and stability in the state.  He further noted that Otu's "People First" agenda and his dedication to duty has earned him the respect and admiration of the people.

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