Speaking at the APC Secretariat in Calabar, the party’s Chairman, Mr Alphonsus Eba, urged other party members aspiring for political positions to begin their consultations.

Eba clarified that apart from the governor and his deputy, no other individual had been given an automatic ticket by the party.

He encouraged other aspirants to return to their constituents and seek their support ahead of the elections.

he said.

He explained that the decision was based on the principle of continuity, saying, “

He stated that even if Otu was reluctant to run, the party would still present only one ticket with his name, as was done in 2022.

,” Eba said.

He also praised the deputy governor, currently acting as governor, for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s actions in Rivers State.

Eba noted that some individuals had misrepresented the state’s position. He commended the acting governor for clarifying that South-South governors had not consulted him before opposing Tinubu’s decision.

He applauded the President for restoring peace in Rivers State, preventing a political crisis.

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