The Cross River State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Speaker Elvert Ayambem wishes to express their appreciation to the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) for its invaluable role in the amendment process of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) Amendment Bill 2024.
Speaker Ayambem commends the intellectual input and collaboration of key IPAC members, emphasizing the leadership and dedication of former IPAC Chairman, Comrade Anthony Bissong Attah, Dr. Ambo Ekpenyong, IPAC’s Chairman of Local Government Affairs and Election Monitoring, and Engr. Effiom Edet, the current IPAC chairman.
The Speaker acknowledges their proactive engagement in the legislative process, illustrating IPAC’s commitment to the advancement and progress of Cross River State. Their collective efforts are anticipated to enhance the efficiency of the local government electoral process, thus promoting sound governance across the state.
The Speaker reaffirms the Assembly’s determination to collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the amended bill delivers the anticipated benefits to the citizens of Cross River State. He emphasizes the Assembly’s unwavering focus on enacting legislation that aligns with the state’s overarching development agenda.
He expresses the Cross River State House of Assembly’s gratitude for IPAC’s constructive approach and eagerly anticipates sustained collaboration as the state endeavours to fortify democratic governance at all levels.
Matthew Okache, anipr
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker
12/09/2024
