ODEN EWA'S DECEPTIVE GAME: WHY THE GOVERNOR MUST ACT NOW.

Cross River Central is inarguably the political nerve center of the state. Recent events have affirmed this underlying assertion as various interest groups within the state are covertly having discussions and maneuvering in the political affairs of the senatorial district, which is ably under the indefatigable leadership of Sen. Eteng Jonah Williams.

The man, Oden Ewa, who made spotlight in Cross River State politics with his defunct lobby group in 2023 elections - which had the current Southern Senatorial District Senator, Asuquo Ekpenyong, as its then frontliner for the Cross River governorship race - is orchestrating yet another deceptive move to destabilize the political order in the state.

His rumored interest in the senatorial seat of Cross River Central is nothing short of another trick to undermine the benevolence of the governor, who considered him against superior interest for appointment to save his defunct "Lobby Group" from losing out completely. It has been alleged in some quarters that he (Oden Ewa) masterminded a major unrest in the state capital when the then Governor Ayade settled for Sen. Prince Otu instead of Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong, whom he was covertly working for. It's advisable that the current Cross River governor and his men always remember the ancient axiom that a leopard never changes its spots. On the other hand, Sen. Eteng Jonah, who was at the decision table with the former governor, gave his all in support of the current administration's emergence.

Hence, the Cross River governor, upon his public declaration ordering his appointees to focus on delivering their individual tasks and duties rather than engage in politics, should call his commissioner to order immediately. This is urgently needed because the political tension occasioned by the media hirelings of Oden Ewa is causing disaffection in Cross River Central, a move capable of putting the party on a collision course. There must be a formidable synergy in governance for the dividends of democracy to reach the people.

As a people with strong interest in public good, we strongly recommend that Oden Ewa focuses on his duties as Commissioner for Special Duties for which he has been appointed. Oden Ewa's senatorial moves midway into the election circle are nothing short of flagrant disobedience to the working rules of public servants, which places his personal political interest above the collective mandate of helping the current administration make policies that will better the people's lives.

CENTRAL VOICE COALITION