The Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA), Dr. Hilary Bisong, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a declaration ceremony held on Saturday, the veteran lawmaker – a three-term member representing Boki II State Constituency and former Deputy Leader – framed his candidacy as a direct response to decades of inadequate representation.
Bisong’s campaign is anchored on an unconventional “One-Term Covenant,” a pledge he claims is designed to ensure maximum accountability and immediate impact. He emphasized that his motivation stems from a desire to align the federal constituency with the “purposeful governance” seen at the state level under Governor Bassey Otu.
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“I have walked the roads of our land and felt the weight of what decades of inadequate representation have done to our people,” Bisong stated. “I answer today, not just with words, but with a renewed commitment to follow the path of growth, service, and transformation.”
The Chief Whip identified three critical areas of concern that would form the bedrock of his legislative agenda, which emphasize “Repairing and developing vital transit and utility networks; Enhancing the value chain for local farmers; Creating local opportunities to retain young talent within the constituency.”
He outlined a rigorous timeline for these deliverables, ranging from immediate interventions (1–3 months) to legacy projects (4 years). He noted that his experience as a high-ranking state legislator has provided him with the “precise mechanics” required to navigate federal appropriations in Abuja.
Addressing the APC leadership and stakeholders, Bisong reaffirmed his loyalty to the party while making a firm plea for internal democracy.
“To my party, I affirm my total loyalty and deep respect for party structures. I ask only for a fair, democratic, and transparent primary process,” he said. “Let the voices of our constituents speak freely. When they do, I am confident they will speak my name.”
He concluded his declaration by highlighting the plight of local cocoa, plantain, and palm oil farmers, vowing that his tenure would ensure their harvests earn them the “dignity they deserve.”
