The Central Senatorial District Candidate of the Action Alliance Central Senatorial District, in Cross River State, Action Alliance (AA), Roland Bassey Igboke, has called on the people of the state to join hands to build the state after the polls.
He urged those who won at the polls to ensure they do not betray the confidence reposed in them by the people.
In a statement, he congratulated the Senator-Elect for Cross River Central Senatorial District, Eteng Williams Jonah on his victory.
It reads, “I want to use this medium to thank my party-Action Alliance (AA) and her leadership for giving me the platform to tell the good and long suffering people of Cross River Central Senatorial District and Nigerians across all divides that the future is brighter. My family, friends and supporters at home and in the Diaspora are also not forgotten for their prayers, encouragement and support. Above all, I return all Glory to Jehovah God almighty for his mercies, favor and faithfulness and for a successful and peaceful electoral journey.
“I want to also seize this opportunity to congratulate my co-contestants in the Cross River Central senatorial district election and everyone who stepped forward to serve the Nigerian masses in this auspicious time for coming this far, for making the race a memorable and remarkable one, and for all their sacrifices toward building a new Nigeria that will better serve the interests of all. What we have achieved in this short period shows that no challenge is insurmountable, when we come together in agreement. Hence, regardless of the blight caused by perceived irregularities and other unforeseen circumstances, our electoral processes can only improve as we march forward towards the democratic Eldorado.
“Indeed, it was a fiercely contested race across the country for the opportunity to provide the Nigerian people with a new direction in governance and to consolidate the gains of our democratic adventure but as it is natural or by design, in every competition, there must be a winner. In the concept of Nigerian politics, the winner takes it all, and the loser stand small, but I strongly believe that after the battle, it is a no Victor, No Vanquished situation, because the task ahead is in the interest of the entire Cross River State. Therefore, all and sundry must join hands to make it work and achieve the set targets.
“To every winner on the day, the people have played their part by choosing you amongst many, it is time to pay them back for the confidence they reposed in you. On my part, I want to extend my very best wishes for the success of your tenures and to implore you to brace up to the challenges ahead.
“At this juncture, I want to specially congratulate Rt. Hon. Eteng Williams Jonah as the Senator-Elect for Cross River Central Senatorial District for your victory at the polls and subsequent receipt of your Certificate of Return. It is indeed a new dawn.”