A group of concerned constituents from Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency has submitted a strongly worded letter to key political leaders and security agencies, expressing deep frustration over rising insecurity, youth restiveness, and what they described as years of ineffective representation.
The letter, titled “A Call to Conscience”, was addressed to the Executive Governor of Cross River State, the State and National Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and copied to the Department of State Services (DSS), the Commissioner of Police, and the National Human Rights Commission in Calabar.
In the petition, the constituents called on Hon. Victor Abang to “excuse himself” from seeking a return to the National Assembly, citing what they described as a lack of visible impact and insufficient response to the constituency’s worsening security and development challenges.
The group also referenced other rumoured aspirants, including Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong and Hon. Dan Osim Asu, alleging growing concerns among residents about political ambitions driven by financial influence rather than genuine service.
According to the letter signed by Chief Enu Caesar on behalf of “affected constituents,” the constituency has endured a decade of persistent infrastructural decay, communal conflicts, cult-related violence, and increasing youth unrest—issues they claim have not received adequate attention from elected leadership.
“This is not merely political; it is human. It is the cry of a people who have endured years of pain and unfulfilled promises,” the statement read.
The petition further highlighted internal tensions within Boki communities, particularly around zoning and power-sharing concerns, warning that unresolved grievances could escalate into deeper divisions if not urgently addressed.
The constituents questioned the effectiveness of representation over the years, asking, “Where is the evidence of impact?” while stressing that leadership must go beyond occupying office to delivering tangible results.
They urged the APC leadership and the state government to resist alleged monetary inducements in the political process and instead prioritize competence, accountability, and the welfare of the people.
“History will not remember the comfort of silence, it will remember the courage to act when it mattered most,” the letter stated.
The group concluded by calling for renewed leadership, fresh ideas, and a governance approach that reflects the current realities of the people in Boki/Ikom.
As of press time, there has been no official response from Hon. Victor Abang or the individuals mentioned in the petition.
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