… pass Vote of No Confidence on Senator Eteng Williams

By Babatunde Jimoh

Youth leaders in the Central Senatorial District of Cross Rivers have commended the State Governor,Senator Bassey Edet Otu, for his strides in infrastructure development across the senatorial district.
The commendation came as the youth leaders passed a vote of No Confidence on the Senator representing the district, Senator Eteng Williams, for what they called ‘poor performance and lack of effective representation.’’
Speaking during the youth leaders and stakeholders gathering of the youths in the district held recently, Comrade Mbeh Sagas Etta, Community Relations Officer (Ikom 1 Constituency) to the Governor, while commending the State Governor Senator Bassey Edet Otu for his strides in infrastructure development, including road construction and hospital rehabilitation across the senatorial district, appealed to the governor to allow the people of the district to democratically select a more competent representative ahead of the 2027 elections.
He spoke on the background of the motion moved by Comrade Obuli Arikpo, Youth Chairman of Yakurr LGA, for a Vote of No Confidence on Williams.
Arikpo accused the Senator of neglecting the developmental needs of the district.
The motion was seconded and adopted by Comrade Odu John, Youth Chairman of Etung LGA, who echoed the sentiment that the Senator has fallen short of the expectations of the people.
Other youth leaders from various local government areas in the district also voiced their support for the call.

Speaking earlier , the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Mobilisation, Comrade Dan Obo Jnr., noted that the gathering was aimed at holding elected leaders accountable and promoting youth involvement in governance. He disclosed that it was time to challenge underperformance by leadership of the district.
The event ended with a renewed call for unity among the youths and political participation, with a strong message that leadership must be earned through performance and accountability.
The youth leaders also commended the APC Chairman for keeping the senatorial seat open for new aspirants.