Senator, representing Cross River North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ben Ayade, on Monday clinched the Peoples Democratic Party governorship ticket for the 2015 election in the state.
Ayade polled 752 votes to pick the ticket ahead of other aspirants at a peaceful primary held at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar.
Those who contested with him included Joe Agi (SAN), who secured 11 votes; Francis Eworo, five; Peter Otti and Emma Ibeshi got no vote. Nine votes were declared invalid.
One of the contenders for the race, Mr. Goddy Jedy-Agba, pulled out at the last minute, alleging that the delegates’ congress list was fraught with irregularities.
In a statement shortly after the exercise, Jedy-Agba, who recorded five votes, said the conduct was a confirmation that the leadership of the state party was bent on excluding him from the exercise.
He said, “From the initial proclamation that he was not a member of the party to the cancellation of the November 1 ad hoc delegate congress, his purported suspension from the party and now, the mutilation of the delegates list, it is doubtful that the playing field for the intended Cross River State PDP governorship primary would be sufficiently balanced.
“Rather, it is likely to lean in favour of the outgoing state governor’s purported choice of candidate.
“Finally, we are left with no option than to withdraw from the race for now but we urge all our supporters to continue to show love to all.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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