The election is scheduled for Saturday, 2 November.
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Mr Eba, however, urged party supporters, including those who were not successful in their candidacies, to prioritise the unity and success of the APC in the polls on Saturday.On his part, the Speaker of the Cross River House of Assembly, Elvert Ayambem, called for reconciliation within the party to strengthen the unity ahead of the elections.Mr Ayambem noted that the basic duty of a political party was not just to win elections but to engender harmony among its members.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the local election, earlier scheduled for 26 October was shifted to 2 November because the political parties asked for more time to campaign and sensitise the electorate. Whether you turn to Premium Times for daily updates, in-depth investigations into pressing national issues, or entertaining trending stories, we value your readership.
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