From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar
President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu have won the support of all national assembly members from Cross River State for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This follows their endorsement delivered under the banner of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the state.
Speaking to newsmen in Calabar, the Caucus Chairman and Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen. Eteng Jonah Williams, described the endorsement as a collective and deliberate decision, urging all Cross Riverians to rally behind Otu, Tinubu for second term.
“Our President has done so well and for us in the National Assembly, we have seen it especially the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which you and I shall enjoy.
“For that reason, we endorse him for a second term so that the road would be completed. Let us all vote for President Tinubu as our Sole Candidate for 2027 elections.”
He listed some notable achievements of the president to underscore their support to include the Students loan initiative, infrastructure development across the geopolitical zones in the country as well as other development strides in other sectors of the economy including Oil and gas industry.
Senator Eteng also noted that Governor Otu has made visible progress across the state, including the rehabilitation of the state library and the improvement in security through the recently launched Operation Okwok.
Hon. Mike Etaba, representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency, stated that the endorsement is intended to allow both leaders to focus on governance without distractions.
Also speaking, Hon. Bassey Akiba of Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency echoed the same sentiment, aligning the endorsement with legislative practice.