Cross River Governor Orders Resignation of Appointees

On March 26, 2026, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State directed all political appointees who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions. This order was communicated during a state executive council meeting and emphasized the need to maintain focus and discipline in governance, avoiding distractions associated with early political activities.

Otu highlighted that public office should not be conflated with personal political ambitions, stressing that public trust must be upheld. He noted that this decision is necessary to ensure the government remains focused on delivering on its campaign promises without interruptions from premature political activities.

Otu described the directive as a principle aligned with global best practices aimed at promoting fairness among aspirants and safeguarding the integrity of government institutions in the state. He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to economic diversification and improving revenue generation while urging appointees to comply fully with the directive.