C'River Deputy Governor Splashes 1m on Fan Who Trekked From Obudu to Calabar
By Ebi COLLINS
Cross River Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on Thursday, gifted one million naira to Mr. Agbor Joseph Ejini, who Trekked from Obudu to Calabar in solidarity to the Governor Bassey Otu-led administration.
Odey said the cash gift was in celebration of Mr. Ejini for the odds-defying feat of trekking from Obudu to Calabar as a sign of solidarity and to celebrate the emergence of Senator Bassey Otu and Rt. Hon. Odey as Governor and Deputy Governor, respectively.
Ejini, who hails from Utugwang in Obudu Local Government Area of the State, is a musician and skit maker, with some of his songs used during the gubernatorial campaign. His sojourn from Obudu to Calabar on foot was a fulfillment of the promise he made should Sen. Otu and his running mate Odey emerge winners.
Speaking after his meeting with the Deputy Governor, Mr Ejini said “I have never been so happy in my life. I thank the Deputy Governor for acknowledging what I have done and for gifting me the sum of One Million Naira. I pray that God will bless him and give him wisdom.”
The budding musical talent promised to make judicious use of the cash in upgrading his music career and creating opportunities for youths in his locality.
Ejini's seven-day journey from Obudu to Calabar began on Wednesday, 18th October, through Tuesday 24th October, 2023. The ardent supporter of the Otu-led administration was first received by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, on behalf of the Governor, Send. Prince Bassey Otu.
His reception by the governor and his deputy, respectively, on arrival in Calabar, climaxed with presentations of portraits of Otu and Odey, as well as a victory song he recorded in their honor.
