{"id":15056,"date":"2026-11-11T13:30:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/setback-for-criver-ndc-as-deputy-governorship-candidate-quits-backs-otu\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T13:30:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:30:49","slug":"setback-for-criver-ndc-as-deputy-governorship-candidate-quits-backs-otu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/setback-for-criver-ndc-as-deputy-governorship-candidate-quits-backs-otu\/","title":{"rendered":"Setback for C\u2019River NDC as Deputy Governorship candidate quits, backs Otu"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Setback<\/p>\n

\u2026governorship candidate expresses shock<\/em><\/p>\n

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Cross River State has suffered a setback ahead of the 2027 governorship election, following the withdrawal of its Deputy Governorship candidate, Mrs. Stella Charles Archibong, from the party\u2019s ticket.<\/p>\n

Archibong announced her exit in a statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Wednesday, declaring support for Governor Bassey Otu\u2019s re-election bid under the Back to South Movement.<\/p>\n

She said her decision followed extensive consultations with elders, family members, the Christian community and political stakeholders across the state.<\/p>\n

According to her, her responsibility to Cross River was greater than her personal political ambition, hence her resolve to align with the political direction of the Otu administration.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy responsibility to Cross River State is bigger than my individual ambition,\u201d she declared.<\/p>\n

Archibong also expressed appreciation to the NDC State Chairman, Mr. Goddy Akpama, the party\u2019s governorship candidate, Mr. John Odey, and the national leadership for the opportunity to serve on the party\u2019s platform.<\/p>\n

She apologised to supporters who might feel disappointed by her decision, and thanked them for their support and confidence throughout her political engagement.<\/p>\n

Reacting, Odey described her withdrawal as surprising, but urged party members and supporters to remain calm and demonstrate maturity.<\/p>\n

In a statement, he said the development required calmness, mutual respect and responsible leadership.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis development has come as a surprise. I believe that moments such as this call for calm, maturity, mutual respect, and responsible leadership,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Odey said he held Archibong in high regard and respected her contributions and commitment to the aspirations of Cross River.<\/p>\n

He disclosed that consultations were ongoing with party leaders, stakeholders and concerned individuals to understand the circumstances surrounding her withdrawal and determine the appropriate next steps.<\/p>\n

The NDC candidate, however, assured supporters that the party remained committed to building a prosperous, inclusive and economically productive state.<\/p>\n

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