Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Muslim Community on Thursday endorsed Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State for the March 2, 2019 governorship election in the state.
CAN predicated its decision on the governor’s giant strides in the areas of industrialization, infrastructural development and human capacity development.
The associations also made a cash donation of N1.2 million to the governor to assist his campaign.
The endorsement came during an interface between the governor and the Christian body held at the main bowl of the Cultural Centre, Calabar.
A voice vote put to CAN members at the event venue by the immediate past state chairman of CAN, Archbishop Archibong Archibong for the endorsement of the governor was returned with an overwhelming yes.
At the same event, the Muslim community led by the Chief Imam of the Calabar Central Mosque, Imam Abdul Kabir Olowolayemo, also endorsed the governor for the forth coming gubernatorial election.
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