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Chief Enu Caesar
(Writing from Boki LGA)
In the 2023 Cross River State gubernatorial election, Bassey Otu clinched a convincing victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) with 57.23 % of the vote, defeating his closest rival from the PDP in a widely observed election process.
Integral to that successful outcome was the strategic grassroots mobilization and relentless political engagement championed by influential party operatives across the state.
Among these operators, Chief Ambassador Soni Abang stands out as a key mobilizer whose work before, during, and after the 2023 polls helped ensure APC’s strong showing and laid a foundation for continued political success.
1. Deep Political Engagement and Loyalty to the APC Cause.
Before the 2023 polls, Chief Amb. Soni Abang brought his political experience, networks, and organizational aptitude to bear on strengthening APC’s grassroots presence in Cross River State. Long involved in political and civic leadership, Abang has been recognized for his commitment to public service and effective political coordination—attributes that helped bolster APC structures at community levels.
This work helped broaden APC’s local appeal and strengthened outreach towards critical voter groups in rural and urban constituencies alike, contributing to APC’s ability to register overwhelming support during the 2023 governorship election.
2. Strategic Mobilization that Amplified APC’s Message
Though official campaign operations involve many actors, Abang’s approaches focused on expanding APC’s reach beyond traditional party strongholds. By promoting internal cohesion and rallying party operatives, youth groups, community leaders, and key stakeholders around Governor Otu’s “People First” agenda, Abang cultivated deeper engagement among electorates. This reinforcement of unity and shared purpose helped the APC secure significant votes across all 18 local government areas.
3. Recognition and Support from Party Leadership
Success in politics is often influenced by credibility among peers. In the period following the 2023 victory, Governor Otu publicly celebrated Abang’s commitment, highlighting his character, integrity, and leadership capacity as important assets that elevate the state and the party.
Recognizing his demonstrated leadership, Chief Ambassador Soni Abang has been appointed Pioneer Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Mobilization Project in Cross River State—an important role aligned with the APC’s broader strategy for the 2027 general elections.
This role places him at the forefront of APC’s grassroots engagement and advocacy structure under the Renewed Hope Agenda—a nationwide platform set up to communicate achievements of the federal and state governments, strengthen party unity, and mobilize support for the re-election campaigns of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and supportive APC candidates like Governor Otu.
5. What Abang Will Do for APC in 2027
_As Pioneer Coordinator, Soni Abang’s responsibilities include:_
Organizing and mentoring a statewide team of Renewed Hope Ambassadors to champion APC policies and performance. This cadre forms a structured network of grassroots communicators tasked with strengthening APC’s presence in every community, ward, and local government area.
Articulating and defending the party’s accomplishments at both federal and state levels—including economic reforms, infrastructure development, social programmes, and governance achievements—so that communities are informed and motivated to support APC’s future electoral goals.
Countering misinformation and political apathy, which is crucial as the 2027 elections approach. By ensuring APC’s narrative is clear, fact-based, and widely disseminated, Abang’s mobilization efforts aim to deepen voter confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Coordinating feedback loops between citizens and party leadership, ensuring that local concerns are heard and addressed, thereby making APC’s outreach more responsive and grounded in community realities.
6. Vision for 2027 and Beyond
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors initiative—driven nationally by presidential directives and locally through leaders like Abang—is designed to ensure APC’s sustained dominance and expanded support in Cross River and other states.
By reinforcing party structures, strengthening community engagement, and communicating the progressive achievements of the APC governments, Abang is positioned to play a pivotal role in delivering not only electoral success in 2027 but growing APC’s socio-political footprint across the south south region.
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