Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has given out 3 Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to the state National Assembly members for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The governor on Monday, July 19, presented the car gifts to the members through his Chief of Staff, Hon Martin Orim at the Cross River State Liaison Office, in Abuja.
Beneficiaries of the SUVs are; Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo representing Obudu, Bekwarra & Obanliku federal constituency, Rt. Hon Mike Etaba, representing Obubra/ Etung federal constituency and Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona, representing Abi/Yakurr federal constituency.
Ayade, said the gift was in appreciation of the members’ loyalty to his leadership and the APC party.
He added that the car gift was to help facilitate their movement in the course of representing their constituents.
The governor while describing the Rep members as dependable allies, noted that they understood the imperative of socketing the state to center.
Responding on behalf of the reps members, Rt. Hon Legor Idagbo said the loyalty of the members would remain with Gov. Ayade.