…. tasked them on credible conduct of LG polls
Governor Bassey Otu on Tuesday inaugurated the Chairman and members of the newly constituted Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) upon their ratification by the State House of Assembly.
The State House of Assembly had earlier confirmed the nominees, namely, Mr Ekong Edet Boco as Chairman, Mrs Rose Banku Atep, Mr Adogah, Joseph Ipuole, Eutendala Eno, and Barr Daniel Edet, Dr Eyo Otu Eyo, Mr Jerry Adie Akabisong as Members, while Dr Lawrence Edu who is to serve as secretary of the Commission.
Inaugurating the team, Governor Otu tasked the members to uphold the principles of integrity, fairness and dedication to credible elections that will midwife the return of local government administration; a tier of government which he described as “closest to the people.”
“It is with a sense of purpose that I swear-in members of the State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) as a gesture to strengthen the democratic institution and the third tier of government.
“There is a disconnect between the local government councils of states and the people in rural areas due to lack of communication. Whereas the local government is the closest to the people, hence the heartbeat of the people,” Otu stated, stressing that the situation inhabits participatory democracy.
Source: Government House Press Calabar Facebook Page
