The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked its members in Cross River to remain steadfast, committed and united to the party. The statement comes after the state governor, Ben Ayade defected from the PDP to the APC. Governor Ayade welcome into APC by some governors of the party Governor Ayade announced his decision on Thursday morning after a closed-door meeting with six APC governors and some members of the National Assembly who visited him at the Government House. The PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan called on stakeholders to ensure the party structure remains