As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Cross River State, has announced plans to strengthen democratic accountability and peaceful political participation.
The council says it will engage communities and assess government projects across all 18 local government areas while bringing political parties together to promote tolerance and prevent electoral violence.
As the umbrella body brings together registered political parties, IPAC provides a platform for political dialogue, collective engagement, and the promotion of democratic values.
In Cross River State, the council says it is taking this responsibility beyond political discussions with plans to tour all 18 local government areas to inspect government projects, assess their implementation, and determine their impact on residents.
The exercise, according to its State Chairman, Effiom Okon, will also identify areas requiring government attention, with recommendations aimed at improving service delivery and accountability.
Beyond governance assessment, IPAC is also concerned about the political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 elections.
It has called on political parties and their supporters to embrace dialogue, issue-based campaigns, and respect for opposing political interests.
For IPAC, the challenge ahead is to sustain a democratic environment where political parties can compete freely, citizens can exercise their electoral rights, and the government remains accountable to the people.
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