Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has strongly rejected claims made by former governor Benedict Ayade regarding political developments in Cross River North.
Jarigbe accused Ayade of distorting facts and attempting to rewrite political history following comments suggesting that President Tinubu asked the former governor to withdraw from the Senate race.
The senator described Ayade’s remarks as misleading and claimed that the former governor no longer holds the political influence he once enjoyed in the state.
The exchange has intensified political tension within the region ahead of the next election cycle.
Political observers say the public disagreement highlights deepening divisions among political actors in Cross River North and could shape future alignments within both the APC and opposition parties.
