Scores of demonstrators took to the streets of Abuja on Thursday to protest President Bola Tinubu's appointment of a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Asu Okang, as the commissioner representing Cross River State on the board of Niger Delta Development Commission.
She said, “We are here because we want to send a message to the ruling party and President Bola Tinubu that injustice is not good. This is the season of injustice to Cross River and we will not keep quiet. If we have to protest every day, we will continue to do it until we are heard.
“Even if they say this is a unity government, let the people who work benefit from the reward. We totally reject the slot of NDDC given to Asu Okang. We will continue to protest until the right thing is done. There are so many APC stalwarts in Cross River who are more qualified that should represent us in the NDDC. These are the people who should be appointed, not people brought from another party. We are therefore rejecting the NDDC slot for Cross River.
“That’s why I lamented earlier that it is a season for Cross River State to receive injustice from the party. It is so sad because we worked so hard for this Renewed Hope. I don’t think this is from Mr President. That’s because I know who he is. I have worked with him three good years before his presidential election. I am sure Mr President will listen to us and do the right thing for the APC camp on Cross River State.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NDDC Board: APC Legacy Group Rejects Okang As Cross River Nominee‘‘We in Cross River State have it on good authority and with hard facts and evidence that the member representing Cross River State in NDDC board, Mr Asu Oku
Read more »
Cross River APC faults appointment of 'diehard PDP member' to NDDC boardThe Cross River branch of the APC has faulted the appointment of Asu Okang as a board member of the NDDC...
Read more »
Cross River suspends hospital vendor over 'failure to remit 15-month revenue'Cross River suspends hospital vendor over 'failure to remit 15-month revenue'
Read more »
Police ban use of unauthorised vehicle tinted glasses in Cross RiverPolice ban unauthorised vehicle tinted glass in Cross River
Read more »
NDDC: Ondo APC, Group Reject Appointments, Seek RedressThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has rejected the nomination of Kolade Akinjo as the state representative on the governing board of Niger
Read more »
JUST-IN: Ebie, Ogbuku, Namdas, Okocha, Others Make List As Tinubu Appoints New NDDC BoardPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Read more »