All the rumours about Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) to the All Progressives Congress(APC) may be put to bed today, May 20, 2021.
THE PARADISE learned that Ayade is currently in a meeting with some Governors elected on the platform of the APC and other party chieftains.
According to CrossRiverWatch, the Governor has sought the advice of his principal aides who have all shared different opinions about it.
The report also stated that the Governor has directed a revalidation exercise for his appointees handled directly by his Chief of Staff, Martin Orim to verify those who may actually defect with him.
Meanwhile, some persons in the Government House said the meetings are part of the Governor’s plans to finish strong with the signature projects.
It has also been rumoured that five or more National Assembly members may be defecting from the PDP to the APC.