January 29, (THEWILL) – One of the contestants in the forthcoming by-elections in Cross River State, Mike Usibe, has said that he will consolidate on the gains made by Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe for the people.
He made this known after a successful screening excercise conducted for contestants by the Peoples Democratic Party at its secretariat in Calabar.
Usibe said Senator Jarigbe, who occupied the seat before emerging senator, achieved a lot for the people during his tenure and he would build on this.
“Let us come to the understanding that Senator Jarigbe has done well for the people in terms of infrastructure and human capital development.
“If elected I will like to consolidate on the gains he has made for our people.
“I will sustain the gains we have made in terms of infrastructure, healthcare facilities and care for the elderly”, he said.
Speaking on his chances, Usibe said he was well prepared, based on his experience and exposure.
He also said the party had become stronger without the governor because the stakeholders made him stronger and they are still in the party.
“The governor was in the PDP and we the stakeholders made him strong. We gave him victory and made him become the governor.
“So by leaving the party he did not leave with anything much because we are still back in the party to make our party stronger,” he said.
The by-election for the constituency has been scheduled for February 26 2022 by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The commission will also conduct a by-election for the Akpabuyo State Constituency.
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