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Golden Mother of Ogoja, Engr. Mrs. Aleji Jecinta Etalong, Celebrates Senator Jarigbe’s APC Senatorial Primary Victory

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The political atmosphere across Cross River North has remained vibrant following the resounding victory of Distinguished Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe at the APC Cross River North Senatorial Primary Election. Joining the chorus of congratulatory messages is Engr. Mrs. Aleji Jecinta Etalong, fondly known as the Golden Mother of Ogoja, who has extended her heartfelt congratulations to the distinguished lawmaker on what she described as a well-deserved and overwhelming victory. Mrs. Etalong, a respected grassroots mobilizer from Ekajuk Ward 1, noted that Senator Jarigbe’s victory is a clear testament to the confidence, trust, and unwavering support he continues to enjoy among the people of Cross River North Senatorial District. According to her, the outcome of the primary election reflects widespread satisfaction with the Senator’s quality representation, people-oriented leadership, and developmental strides at the National Assembly. As a committed advocate for grassroots polit...
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HON. DR. STELLA ODEY-EKPO EMERGES APC FLAGBEARER FOR OGOJA/YALA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.

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Hon. Dr. Stella Oreme Odey-Ekpo has been officially declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer for the House of Representatives seat of Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The primaries witnessed broad participation and strong engagement across stakeholders, party delegates, women groups, youth leaders, and grassroots actors within the constituency.

Across Ogoja and Yala Local Government Areas, the outcome has been received with notable enthusiasm, reflecting widespread confidence in her leadership capacity, political experience, and development-oriented agenda.

Hon. Dr. Stella Odey-Ekpo's emergence is widely interpreted as a reaffirmation of trust in her long-standing commitment to:

- Grassroots development and inclusion
- Women and youth empowerment
- Institutional strengthening and community engagement
- Responsive and people-centered representation

As the Chief Publisher of Ogoja Breaking News and Media Aide to Hon. Dr. Stella Odey-Ekpo, Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State, and Ward Rural Development Officer (WRDO), Ekajuk Ward 1, I formally convey the outcome of the recently concluded APC primaries for the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency.

OFFICIAL COLLATION RESULT — OGOJA LGA

Hon. Dr. Stella Oreme Odey-Ekpo - 5,421 Votes 

Hon. Godwin Offiono - 396 Votes 

Hon. Mike Usibe - 240 Votes 

Cynthia Nkasi - 186 Votes 

Hadiza Ujah - 141 Votes 

Hipolatus Lukpata - 113 Votes 

📌 Void Votes: 89

OFFICIAL COLLATION RESULT — YALA LGA

Hon. Dr. Stella Oreme Odey-Ekpo - 5,287 Votes

Hon. Godwin Offiono - 356 Votes 

Hon. Mike Usibe - 236 Votes 

Cynthia Nkasi - 108 Votes

Hipolatus Lukpata 154 Votes 

Hadiza Ujah - 89 Votes 

📌 Void Votes: 228

FINAL DECLARED RESULT — APC PRIMARY ELECTION, OGOJA/YALA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY

Hon. Dr. Stella Oreme Odey-Ekpo - 10,708 Votes.

Hon. Dr. Stella Oreme Odey-Ekpo emerged the undisputed winner of the APC primaries for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency with a total of 10,708 votes — 5,421 from Ogoja LGA and 5,287 from Yala LGA — defeating all other candidates by a commanding and decisive margin across both local government areas.

This development marks a significant milestone in the political direction of the constituency, reinforcing a collective aspiration for continuity, stability, and development-driven representation.

As Ogoja Breaking News, we report this outcome as a matter of public record, committed to accuracy, transparency, and community-focused journalism.

Congratulations to the APC Flagbearer of Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency.

Signed:
Hon. Stephen Egar Ayim
Ward Rural Development Officer (WRDO), Ekajuk Ward 1, Ogoja LGA
Chief Publisher, Ogoja Breaking News
Cross River State
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