1. Proven Experience: Former Governor of Cross River State (2015–2023), with deep knowledge of governance and development. 2. Legislative Background: Served as Senator for Cross River North (2011–2015), where he sponsored and supported impactful bills and motions. 3. Industrialization Drive: Established major industries like the Rice Seeds and Seedlings Factory, Ogoja Rice Mill, and…
Over the years, numerous narratives have been disseminated regarding Senator Professor Ben Ayade’s tenure in government, both as Senator representing Cross River North and as Governor of Cross River State. Regrettably, much of the prevailing discourse has been skewed toward criticism, often marginalizing the significant, quantifiable, and enduring contributions he made across a spectrum of…
Senator Professor Ben Ayade’s political journey is one woven deeply into the fabric of Cross River State’s development story, and nowhere is this more evident than in his relationship with Cross River North, the constituency that first entrusted him with a mandate and to which he has remained fiercely loyal. Ayade’s rise to prominence…