OGOJA, Cross River State — The Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Mrs. Mary Illah Otoro, on Monday warmly received members of the Catholic Women Organization (CWO), Holy Trinity Parish, Ogboja, during a courtesy visit to her office following her recent appointment. The visit, which was marked by prayers, thanksgiving, and words of encouragement, underscored the strong relationship between faith-based organizations and leadership in promoting community development within Ogoja Local Government Area. The delegation was led by Mrs. Agnes Osang, President of Holy Trinity Central Station, alongside notable members including Mrs. Veronica Abashi, Mrs. Lucy Asue, Mrs. Lucy Eweh, Madam Philomena Nku, Mrs. Cecilia Aruku, Mrs. Blessing Ekunke, Mrs. Mercy Audu, and Mrs. Janet Sunny Ntol. During the visit, the women offered prayers for divine wisdom, strength, and guidance for the Vice Chairman as she begins her new responsibility in public service. Responding, Hon. Otoro e...
Distinguished Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, representing Cross River North Senatorial District and a proud son of Ogoja, has called for a referendum to allow the people decide on the ongoing political discussions in the region. In a recent statement, the Senator expressed concern over what he described as “intellectual politics and infantile gossips,” urging all stakeholders to shift focus toward a people-driven decision. He emphasized that all aspirants contesting for the Cross River North Senate seat have previously served the people in various capacities, making a referendum a fair and democratic option. Senator Jarigbe further called on Benedict Ayade and Rt. Hon. Peter Odey Legor to return home and engage directly with the people of Cross River North. According to him, “the conversations are becoming too long,” stressing the need for decisive action. #OgojaBreakingNews #CrossRiverNorth #JarigbeAgomJarigbe #PoliticalUpdate #Ogoja