{"id":3780,"date":"2026-11-09T21:08:34","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T21:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/?p=3780"},"modified":"2026-11-09T21:08:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T21:08:36","slug":"ndc-deputy-governorship-candidate-stella-archibong-dumps-partys-ticket-declares-support-for-otu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/2026\/11\/09\/ndc-deputy-governorship-candidate-stella-archibong-dumps-partys-ticket-declares-support-for-otu\/","title":{"rendered":"NDC Deputy Governorship Candidate, Stella Archibong, Dumps Party\u2019s Ticket, Declares Support for Otu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1085\" height=\"1187\" src=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1003706272.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1003706272.jpg 1085w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1003706272-274x300.png 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2027 governorship race in Cross River State has witnessed a significant political development following the withdrawal of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Deputy Governorship Candidate, Bishop Dr. Elect Stella Charles Archibong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Archibong announced her withdrawal in a video address to the people of Cross River State, explaining that her decision followed consultations with elders, family members, Christian leaders and political stakeholders across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She said her decision was guided by the need to prioritise peace, unity and the overall development of Cross River State above personal political ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The former NDC deputy governorship candidate also disclosed that she had aligned with the Back to South Movement led by Governor Bassey Edet Otu and his deputy, Dr. Peter Odey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Archibong expressed appreciation to the NDC State Chairman, Mr. Gody Akwama, the party&#8217;s governorship candidate, Mr. John Opanode, and the national leadership of the party for the opportunity to serve on its ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also apologised to her supporters and political associates who might feel disappointed by her decision, insisting that the collective interest and future of Cross River State must take precedence over individual ambitions and political differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her withdrawal represents a setback for the NDC, while potentially strengthening the Back to South Movement ahead of the 2027 governorship election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Archibong&#8217;s departure is considered significant given her position as the party&#8217;s deputy governorship candidate and her influence as a Christian leader and advocate for women&#8217;s participation in politics and public affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2027 governorship race in Cross River State has witnessed a significant political development following the withdrawal of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Deputy Governorship Candidate, Bishop Dr. Elect Stella Charles Archibong. 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