Sandy Onor Emerges as PDP Presidential Candidate

Senator Sandy Onor has been named the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), placing Cross River State at the forefront of national politics. Onor, a seasoned politician and former senator representing Cross River Central, aims to revitalize the PDP's presence in a state currently controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC).

His political network is strongest in the Cross River Central Senatorial District, particularly in Yakurr, Obubra, Abi, Ikom, Etung, and Boki Local Government Areas, where recent defections from the APC to the PDP have occurred. Despite this momentum, the APC, led by Governor Bassey Otu, maintains significant control over the state, benefiting from incumbency and established grassroots structures.

The PDP faces challenges in converting political rallies into effective ward structures and reconciling its members. While regional sentiment may play a role in the upcoming elections, economic realities and candidate appeal are likely to be more influential in voter behavior.