No Political Appointee Resigns by Cross River Deadline

In a statement issued on Friday in Calabar, Mr. Ifer Paul, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Cross River State Government, confirmed that no political appointee complied with the resignation directive given by Governor Bassey Otu.

The governor had set a deadline of March 26 for appointees to resign from their positions if they intended to pursue political ambitions in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Mr.

Paul emphasized that the directive was aimed at ensuring that public officeholders do not mix their official duties with personal political aspirations. Despite the clear instructions, no political appointee submitted a resignation letter by the deadline, which raises concerns about adherence to the governor's directive.

The statement reflects the ongoing political landscape in Cross River State as various appointees are reportedly declaring their political ambitions across different forums.