Cross River Governor Orders Appointees to Resign by March 26

On March 26, 2026, Cross River Governor Bassey Edet Otu has ordered all political appointees within the state executive council who plan to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions. This directive was issued during a state executive council meeting on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for discipline and integrity in governance.

Governor Otu stressed that public office should not be conflated with personal political ambitions, asserting that the administration's primary focus must remain on serving the people. He clarified that the directive is not intended to punish anyone but to promote fairness and integrity within the government.

The governor also called for strict adherence to this directive and urged officials to prioritize the state's progress over personal ambitions. This move aligns with a similar order given by President Bola Tinubu, who urged anyone interested in electoral positions in 2027 to resign by March 31.