2027: Otu wins Lawmakers endorsement for second term

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar

The Southern Caucus of the 10th Assembly in Cross River State has unanimously endorsed the Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, for a second term come 2027.

The Caucus comprises lawmakers from the southern senatorial districts of the state, which are Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Biase, Calabar South 1, Calabar South 2, Calabar Municipal, and Odukpani.

Hon. Francis Bassey Asuquo, the leader of the Caucus, hinged its position on the “remarkable achievements” of the governor, particularly in infrastructure development, economic policies, human development, peace, and security.

He enumerated a multitude of the governor’s achievements, which include economic revitalization and IGR growth, improved credit rating, agricultural reforms, infrastructural development, and many others.

In his words, “As we work towards 2027 and the dynamics of another election in our state, we urge every Cross Riverian and resident of our state to please think Cross River and the collective good of the state.

“No reasonable team will replace its best goal scorer before the end of the match, when he is still in high performance and the team is still in need of more goals.

“As patriotic and people’s driven Representatives, we hereby pass a vote of confidence on our Governor, Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu.

“We declare, unequivocally, that he is our only choice for next term as Governor of Cross River State, to continue from 2027 to 2031.

“We appeal to every other potential gubernatorial aspirant not to hope on us, but to please decline such aspiration and join forces to support Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu for a second term”, he said.