Dividends of Democracy Elude Communities in Cross River, Monarch Laments

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The paramount ruler of Bekwarra Local Government Area, HRM Linus Odey, expressed deep concern over the state of infrastructures in various communities, stating that they have not benefited from the dividend of democracy in the last seven years. During a courtesy visit by PDP governorship candidate, Sen. Sandy Onor, Odey highlighted the challenges faced by the communities, including drinking from a stream shared with cows, and a road that makes it difficult to reach the council headquarters during the rainy season. The monarch emphasized the need for a responsible government to address these issues, while the PDP candidate promised to construct the road within two years if elected.

Key Takeaways:

  • The paramount ruler of Bekwarra Local Government Area, HRM Linus Odey, expressed concern over the state of infrastructures in various communities, including lack of social amenities, access to clean water, and poor road conditions.
  • The communities have not benefited from the dividend of democracy in the last seven years, according to the monarch.
  • The road connecting the communities is an 'eyesore' and has been neglected by the present administration, with the PDP candidate promising to construct it within two years.
  • The communities face significant challenges, including drinking from a stream shared with cows and difficulty accessing the council headquarters during the rainy season.
  • The monarch emphasized the need for a responsible government to address these issues and provide the necessary infrastructure for the people.
  • The PDP candidate, Sen. Sandy Onor, made a promise to construct the road within two years if elected, highlighting the need for a government that keeps its promises.

Statistics:

  • 16 communities in Bekwarra Local Government Area drink water from the same stream with cows.
  • It takes three days to reach the council headquarters at Abuochiche from the communities during the rainy season.
  • The road has been neglected by the present administration, with Sen. Sandy Onor describing it as an 'eyesore'.

Sources:

  • The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Sen. Sandy Onor, as cited in a report from Bekwarra Local Government Area.
  • A report from the paramount ruler of Bekwarra Local Government Area, HRM Linus Odey, as cited in a courtesy visit by Sen. Sandy Onor at his palace.