Commends the former PDP State Chairman, Barr. Venatius Ikem, whom he described as wise, smart and intelligent, for his timely resignation, adding that the APC remained open to welcoming him.
By Frank Ulom
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Published on October 21, 2026
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3 min read
Barr. Gilbert Agbor, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, has received David Asim Agbor, former Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Etung Chapter, back into the All Progressives Congress (APC), barely six days after he reportedly joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
David was received at Gilbert Agbor’s residence in Calabar, where the APC leader described his return as a welcome demonstration of courage and political maturity.
Agbor, a prominent ward leader and apostle of “Politics Without Bitterness”, said David’s quick return showed that the political promises that reportedly persuaded him to leave the APC were not worth the gamble.
“We welcome David Asim Agbor back to the APC fold. His return is a reminder that sometimes, the shortest political journey teaches the longest lesson,” the Special Adviser said.
He further described David’s brief stay in the PDP as a narrow escape from what he considered an impending political disaster.
“You just escaped a fatal crash, because you were going to board an airplane that its pilot just jumped out, a total crash was inevitable for you. But I thank God you escaped on time,” Agbor said.
The governor’s aide also commended the former PDP State Chairman, Barr. Venatius Ikem, whom he described as wise, smart and intelligent, for his timely resignation, adding that the APC remained open to welcoming him.
Agbor thanked David for retracing his steps and assured him and other prospective returnees that the APC remained ready to receive them.
He said Cross River State was in safe hands under Governor Otu’s leadership, noting that the governor remained committed to his “People First” mantra.
According to him, Otu is doing exceedingly well, and the state would soon regain its place of pride among other states as his governance approach, sacrifices and efforts begin to yield results.
In his remarks, David said his brief movement to the PDP was not a defection but a case of succumbing to what he described as the devil’s temptation to embark on a six-day protest against his political family.
He expressed gratitude to Barr. Gilbert Agbor and Dr Cyril Abang Agbor, Head of the Department of Anatomy at the University of Calabar, who was also present at the reception, for their swift intervention.
David said their combined efforts quickly opened his eyes to the implications of his decision, adding that both men had continued to demonstrate the rare qualities expected of contemporary leaders.
He assured them of his total commitment and loyalty to the APC.
Those present at the event included Dr Mrs Blessing Egbara, APC candidate for Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency; Mr Isek James, APC State Secretary; and university don, Dr Emmanuel Awubi.
Other party stakeholders in attendance were the former APC Chapter Chairman of Obubra, Mr Denis Egor; Mr Nsiyan Ogar Okey, popularly known as Dubest; and Mr George Sunday.
