Cross River Governor Otu Condemns Attack on Obi's Convoy

On November 6, 2026, Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu condemned the attack on the convoy of Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, by suspected political thugs in Calabar. In a statement from his chief press secretary, Mr. Linus Obogo, Governor Otu expressed sadness and concern over the incident, offering heartfelt sympathies to Obi and his team.

He emphasized that Cross River State stands in solidarity with all political actors engaging peacefully with the electorate. Otu described the attack as an unacceptable anomaly that contradicts the state's values of peace and hospitality.

He condemned the perpetrators, labeling the assault as reckless and barbaric, and reaffirmed his administration's zero-tolerance stance against political violence. The governor called on security agencies to apprehend those responsible, pledging that they would face swift justice.