2019: CAN endorses Ayade, donates N1.2m to governor’s campaign
yesterday endorsed Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State for the
March 2, 2019 governorship election in the state.
CAN predicated its decision on the governor's giant strides in the
areas of industrialization, infrastructural development and human
capacity development.
The associations also made a cash donation of N1.2 million to the
governor to assist his campaign.
The endorsement came during an interface between the governor and the
Christian body held at the main bowl of the Cultural Centre, Calabar.
A voice vote put to CAN members at the event venue by the immediate
past state chairman of CAN, Archbishop Archibong Archibong for the
endorsement of the governor was returned with an overwhelming yes.
At the same event, the Muslim community led by the Chief Imam of the
Calabar Central Mosque, Imam Abdul Kabir Olowolayemo, also endorsed
the governor for the forth coming gubernatorial election.
Earlier in his address, the State Chairman of CAN and Archbishop
emeritus of Calabar Archdiocese, Most Rev. Joseph Ukpo, commended the
governor for the achievements recorded by his administration.
He described the governor's achievements as monumental, adding, "You
have made landmark progress especially in the industrializing the
state; construction of the garment factory, the first rice seeds and
seedlings in Africa, construction of Calapharm for our pharmaceutical
needs, the ongoing construction of chicken processing factory, the
rice mill in Ogoja and the cocoa processing plant in Ikom."
In his response, Governor Ben Ayade expressed his gratitude to the
Christian body for finding him worthy of their endorsement.
"If there is any endorsement that is important to me, it is the CAN
endorsement. I am moved by this endorsement and appreciate all the
prayers and insistence that I should continue and complete all the
industrialization agenda of the state." he said.
Continuing Ayade said, "I cannot thank you enough. I am indeed
grateful. This endorsement I must say is the greatest certification of
my government and I promise I will not fail you because the church has
made a huge statement and I will continue to offer good governance for
our people."
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