The youths of the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State have unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on Senator Eteng Jones Williams, citing poor performance and lack of effective representation.
The event, which took place with a large turnout of youth leaders and stakeholders, began with a welcome address by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Mobilization, Comr. Dan Obo Jnr., who emphasized that the gathering was aimed at holding elected leaders accountable and promoting youth involvement in governance. He noted that it was time to challenge underperformance in leadership.
Leading the charge was Comr. Obuli Arikpo, Youth Chairman of Yakurr LGA, who moved the motion for a vote of no confidence on Senator Eteng Williams, the current representative of the Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. Arikpo accused the senator of neglecting the developmental needs of the district.
The motion was seconded and adopted by Comr. Odu John, Youth Chairman of Etung LGA, who echoed the sentiment that the senator has fallen short of the expectations of the people.
Speaking further, Comr. Mbeh Sagas Etta, Community Relations Officer (Ikom 1 Constituency) to the Governor, commended Governor Bassey Otu for his strides in infrastructure development, including road construction and hospital rehabilitation across the senatorial district.
On behalf of the youths, he appealed to the governor to allow the people of Central Cross River to democratically select a more competent representative ahead of the 2027 elections. He concluded by thanking the APC Chairman for keeping the senatorial seat open for new aspirants.
Other youth leaders from various local government areas in the district also voiced their support for the call, commending the governor’s development agenda and stressing that “there is no vacancy for Senator Eteng Jones Williams in 2027.”
The event ended with a renewed call for youth unity and political participation, with a strong message that leadership must be earned through performance and accountability.