By Wevole Ezin
Cross River State Inter-Party Advisory Council, (IPAC) has announced the sack of its state Chairman, Anthony Bisong as it elects a new Chairman, High Chief Ndabo Okon.
While addressing journalists, the IPAC new secretary Henry Isong, accompanied by the new Chairman and other stakeholders from Youth Progressive Party (YPP), disclosed this on Friday in Calabar after electing the new executive.
Bisong was removed on allegation of playing anti-party, threat to state security and also collecting bribe from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and other offences that is against the party’s Constitution.
He was also accused of discrediting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Cross River State government.
His removal may not be unconnected to his recent call, that INEC should allow IPAC inspect the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) but it was not granted.
It will be recalled that two weeks ago,the embattled Chairman had addressed journalists at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) , Calabar and gave INEC in the state 24 hours to allow for the inspection of the equipment.
Isong said the leadership met and considered it necessary to elect a new leader after his suspension by YPP.
” This became necessary because of the suspension of the former IPAC state Chairman, Mr. Anthony Bisong following his suspension by his party.
” Our goal is to unite all political parties and work in synergy with all relevant stakeholders in ensuring that the 2023 general elections is birthed safely.
” We hereby warn all trouble makers to keep-off Cross River State. Cross River State is indeed in the hands of God.” Isong warned.
He further noted that they have confidence in INEC giving that the BVAS initiative will add more credibility to the electoral process.
Speaking also, the New Chairman thanked IPAC for finding him fit to direct the affairs of the council in the state.
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