CARNIVAL CALABAR REMAIN NUMBER ONE IN AFRICA......GOVERNOR LIYEL IMOKE

Mr. Liyel Imoke, the  governor of Cross River State commented that after 10 years of remarkable outings, Carnival
Calabar still remains the number one greatest show in Africa.
He stated this weekend at the Millennium Park while declaring open the 2014 adult Carnival Calabar in
Cross River State. Imoke, who was flanked by his wife, Obioma and the state’s PDP governorship candidate, Senator Ben Ayade, also said the annual event has come to stay. According to him “This is 10 years of the Calabar Carnival, the greatest street party ever and the greatest show in Africa.” Speaking earlier, chairman of the state’s Carnival Commission, Mr. Gabe Onah, disclosed that the government has put in place deliberate measures to ensure the sustenance of Carnival Calabar. “Apart from the carnival commission and its structures, there is a band association in view as well as the right political will,” he said. The colorful event featured the regular five participating carnival bands which includes; Master blaster, Seagul, Passion 4, Bayside as well as Freedom band. 
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The 2014 edition of the Carnival Calabar, with theme “Celebration Time” which is the last for the Imoke led administration, also attracted Israeli ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Uriel Palti and his wife among other.......