Ahead of the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Primaries across the country, Oden Ewa and seven other aspirants have been cleared by the party’s National Organising Secretary (NOS) in Cross River State to contest the primaries.

The NOS made this announcement on Monday, May 18, after the screening exercise in the State.

Ewa, the immediate past Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, was cleared alongside the incumbent Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, who is planning for a third term.

The contest in the Central Senatorial District is said to be a hot chase between Ewa and the incumbent; however, Ewa is believed to have an edge as he is seen as a fresh start with new ideas for the district.

He is popular among the party leaders and commands a huge following among the party followers and the Senatorial district for his various contributions to the development of the district over the years.

His aspiration also enjoys the support of the teeming youths in the area, with many youth groups in the district lining behind him. He is said to fit into the aspirational needs of the youths and others within the district who are calling for new and fresh representation.

Others cleared by NOS for the primaries include: Asuquo Ekpenyoung (South); Adans Cecilia Omoniya, Senator Jarigbe Agom, Dr John Onyi Agba, and Mary Ogoba Ekpere Eta (North).