By Frank Ulom
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Labour Party has reelected Patriarch Ogar Osim as its state chairman in Cross River.
Converseer reports that Ogar, who would now pilot the affairs of the party for another four years, was returned during the party’s congress on Saturday in Calabar, where delegates passed a vote of confidence on his leadership style, describing his tenure as “visionary.”
The congress was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Personnel of the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command.
Speaking shortly after his reelection, Osim expressed gratitude to delegates across the state for their overwhelming support, pledging to continue building a strong, united, and people-driven Labour Party in the state.
He said, “I thank all the delegates across the State for their overwhelming support throughout the Congress exercise. I pledge to continue building a strong, united, and people-driven Labour Party in Cross River State.”
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According to him, “The congress activities commenced on 2nd December 2025 at the ward levels and continued on 4th December 2025 with the Chapter Congresses across the state.
“The Congress exercise was formally concluded today, 6th December 2025, with the State Congress, which was held at Browland Hotel, Calabar, where delegates reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of the party in the state.”
Osim, pledged to rebuild the party and strengthen its structures ahead of future elections, promising to address past challenges and unify members.
Party stakeholders who participated in the congresses described the process as peaceful, well organised, and reflective of the Labour Party’s commitment to internal democracy.
