At Last, Embattled Eba Surrenders, Withdraws All Litigation Against Party

By Missang AKPET 

In a surprise move, embattled former State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Alphonsus Ogar Eba, has withdrawn his legal challenge against the party's decision to nullify his leadership. 

Eba cited the need for peace, love, unity, and growth within the party as the reason for his decision.

In a statement on his official Facebook page, Eba expressed gratitude for the support he enjoyed during his tenure and acknowledged the pleas from party leaders, friends, and family members to drop the legal battle.

He emphasized that his decision was in the best interest of the party and its members.

"Henceforth , I cease to be called APC Chairman of Cross River State .

"However , I remain a committed member of the party and in pursuit of same , I have revalidated my membership of APC and i urge existing and intending members to please revalidate their membership and register respectively" he said.

He however announced his return to his legal practice, farm business, revealing plans to focus on turning around the Natural Rubber sub-sector in the country, where he serves as Chairman of the Governing Board of Rubber Research Institute Benin.

The former APC Chairman reaffirmed his loyalty to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yiwaltda, and Governor Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu while urging party members to support his successor. He also encouraged members to revalidate their membership and register for the upcoming party activities.

Eba's decision brings an end to a month-long legal battle, with the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) set to decide on the next course of action.