By Nsan Ndoma-Neji, Calabar
The Cross River State chapter of the Action Peoples Party, APP, has elected Engr Nya Basil Bassey as its governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general election after party stakeholders reached a consensus.
Sequel to this development, it means
Engineer Bassey has become the party’s flag bearer for the governorship race in the state.
The state Publicity Secretary of the APP, Mr. Odinta Clifford Ekwon, said that the consensus process was carried out in a “peaceful and transparent atmosphere devoid of any pandemonium.”
Ekwon stressed that the process is a reflection of the unity and democratic maturity that exist among APP members across the three senatorial districts of the state.
Describeling the exercise as “a testament to internal cohesion” within the party as it prepares for the polls, the publicity secretary added that the smooth conduct of the process showed APP’s readiness to present a united front in 2027.
In his remarks, the APP governorship flag bearer lauded party stakeholders and members for the confidence reposed in him.
He described his emergence as the APP governorship flag bearer as “a call to service and a collective responsibility to reposition Cross River State for sustainable growth and development.”
Basset assured stakeholders of a “purposeful leadership, inclusive governance and people-oriented policies” if elected.
He also promised to prioritize development of infrastructure, job creation, education and healthcare delivery, adding that his administration would be anchored on accountability and transparency.
APP state chairman, Effiom Edet in his remarks, lauded the aspirants for their sportsmanship and commitment to party unity.
He said, “The consensus approach adopted by APP has saved the party the stress of acrimony and positioned the party strongly for 2027.”
Edet further appreciated INEC, security agencies, the media and other stakeholders for ensuring the process was hitch-free.
The APP promised to field credible candidates at all levels and urged Cross River residents to support its vision of “a prosperous, united and progressive state.”
The party stressed that it would soon unveil its full campaign team and manifesto as preparations for 2027 intensify.
A statement from the leadership of the party sighted by our correspondent stated that the party successfully conducted its consensus primary elections across all levels, including the state Houses of Assembly, the federal House of Representatives, the Senate and the governorship, between May 29 and 30, 2026, describing the exercise as a testament to the unity, discipline and democratic maturity of the APP in Cross River State.
