Ubi Franklin Defeated In House of Assemblies Primaries

Label boss Ubi Franklin has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket in Yakurr State Constituency 1 in Cross River State.

Ubi who is also the Special Adviser on Tourism to Rivers State Government, lost to the Special Adviser on Security to the Cross River State Governor, Cyril Omini. The Made Men Music boss was defeated with 5 votes. He pulled 12 votes while Mr Omini secured 17 votes.

Recall another musician J Martins also signified interest in politics but backed down from running and released a statement to that effect.

In his words;

“My interest to contest for the position of the Federal House Of Representative was sequel to pressure on me from my constituents ( Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituency ) political associates, friends and other well-meaning great Ohafia men and women, who felt I possess the necessary qualifications for the job.

After much consultation with all the stakeholders from my Constituents, party leaders and my political GodFather, I had an audience as a follow up to the one I earlier had with him.

Having also consulted widely with my family, supporters and well-wishers, I have been asked to step down and work in the interest of my people and the party so that we all can achieve the common goal, which is a better representation than what we used to have.

I took this momentous decision firstly in the overall interest of the great people of Ohafia, and I will, at this moment, wish to support the best possible candidate.

As a result of this, I will NOT be participating in any of the internal party processes of the said election, starting with the primary.”