Stakeholders and chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River say the party is better organised to win elections, especially the 2023 general elections in the state.

Idi Yakubu, an elder and chieftain of the party in Ogoja, stated this during a million-man solidarity walk in support of Jarigbe Agom-Jarigbe in Ogoja on Saturday.

He said even in opposition, the party remained united in the quest to wrestle power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River.

Mr Yakubu, while addressing the crowd during the solidarity for the Cross River Northern Senatorial Candidate, said Mr Agom-Jarigbe had been a shining star in the party and people of the district.

He particularly pointed out that the senator had proved to be a worthy representative for the district in the National Assembly (NASS).

Also speaking, Godwin Offiono, the PDP candidate for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, said the massive turnout for the solidarity walk was a demonstration of the acceptability of Mr Agom-Jarigbe by the people.

He described the senator as the “governor-general of Cross River North” who had done exceedingly well.

Meanwhile, Mr Agom-Jarigbe said the poor performance of Governor Ben Ayade, the APC candidate for the senatorial district, would make the election easier for him.

“The Ben Ayade administration in the state is a failed government. He has failed his people. I am going to face a non-performing governor, and I will defeat him.”

He advised his supporters to stand firm with the PDP and all its candidates. “I treat my people with empathy, input myself in their shoes, and their support for me is unparalleled, I owe them a lot.

“I’ve provided most of what the people need and have filled the gaps. Return all the PDP candidates, and it will be better for all of us,” he stated.

(NAN)