Bassey Otu Launches APC Campaign Council for 2027 Elections

On November 1, 2026, Governor Bassey Otu inaugurated the Cross River state All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. He emphasized the importance of continuity in governance for sustainable development and expressed that a second term would enhance economic recovery and wealth creation.

Otu reflected on his assumption of office in May 2023, noting challenges such as insecurity and a demoralized public service. He reported a reduction of the inherited domestic debt from over ₦204 billion by ₦70 billion, bringing it to approximately ₦132.3 billion as of March 2026, without incurring new loans.

Additionally, he stated that internally generated revenue rose from ₦21.1 billion in 2022 to ₦46.3 billion in 2024. Otu also highlighted the recovery of strategic public assets, including Tinapa and nearly ₦1 billion from Etung Cocoa Estates, and ongoing efforts to reclaim oil wells and secure interests in the Bakassi area.