Cross River Stakeholders Endorse Otu for Second Term

Political stakeholders from the five local government areas of Cross River State’s Northern Senatorial District have endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for a second term and called for bloc votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general elections. This endorsement occurred during a consultative engagement at the Ogoja Local Government Council Headquarters, which included a sensitisation walk involving political leaders, traditional rulers, youths, and women.

Chief Clement Ebri, Chairman of the Elders Advisory Council and former governor, described the engagement as a fact-finding mission to assess the Otu administration. He emphasized the need for honest feedback and urged residents to be patient as the administration addresses inherited challenges.

Ebri praised Otu's efforts to restore Cross River's oil-producing status, which could enhance the state's economy. Barrister Eyo Nsa Ekpo, Chairman of the Consultative Forum, noted that the gathering was a strong endorsement of Otu’s candidacy and called for continued support for both Otu and Tinubu.