By Ubong Inyang

Pastor Sunday Michael has  emerged as the gubernatorial candidate of the Independent Democrat in Cross River State ahead of the 2019 general elections in the state.

His emergence was through affirmation by delegates of the party from the 18 local government areas of the state.

Pastor Michael , in his acceptance speech, expressed optimism that the party will win the governorship elections in the state.

He promised to run an all inclusive government where security and the welfare of the people will be given top priority.

Pastor Michael who is also the Chairman of the Interparty Advisory Council ( IPAC) in the state also  promised to implement free, qualitative education and health policies in the state if elected.

He said under his watch there will be massive industrialization of the state ,which would, create jobs for the youths.

The ID Gubernatorial Candidate said, ” We are certain that Independent Democrat will produce the next governor of the state.

” We want to bring back Cross River to its glory days where security and the welfare of the people will be the primary assignment of government.

” Our administration will industrialize Cross River and create jobs for the youths. We also have a policy of free education from the primary to the secondary school level. Infrastructure will also be given attention”

He also thanked delegates of the party for the confidence reposed in him even as he assured them of quality and purposeful leadership that will stand the test of time.

The primary election was witnessed by National Executive Committee (NEC) members of the party, Men from the State Security Services( DSS) and officials of the Independent Electoral Commission ( INEC).