Cross River NDDC Rep, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration, stating that his leadership style has restored political stability and institutional continuity to the state. Speaking in Calabar during a media chat, the NDDC Rep explained that Governor Otu’s governance approach focuses on building upon past achievements rather than…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence and inclusiveness, assuring the Muslim community of continued government support. Governor Otu, who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, stated this when a delegation of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)…
By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu on Thursday commissioned revitalised facilities of the state-owned Nigerian Chronicle and a new government printing press at Barracks Road, Calabar, declaring the project a fulfilment of his pledge to restore official channels of public information. The ceremony also marked the official reactivation of the…
…Says poll not about money bags By Anthony Uwadiegwu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has declared his readiness to engage the Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu in an open debate at any time and venue of the governor’s choosing, provided the governor himself will be present….
By Kelvin Obambon Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has announced N50 million for the construction of the Ugep Peace Stadium, a key request made by the Obol Lopon of Ugep and Traditional Ruler of Yakurr, during the 21st edition of the Leboku International New Yam Festival held on Monday at the venue…
By Kelvin Obambon Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Cross River Central, Hon. Oden Ewa has expressed strong optimism regarding the electoral prospects of the party, declaring that victory is secured due to the leadership of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. Speaking on Saturday while hosting party faithful to Leboku New Yam Festival…
By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has ordered the immediate release of a political critic, Denis Odama, who was detained following a complaint filed by the governor’s aides over derogatory comments made against the Governor Otu. In a statement issued on Wednesday night, via his official Facebook handle, Governor Otu directed…
By Michael Eja Governments should not be judged only by what they start, but by what they are able to sustain, consolidate and turn into lasting institutions. That is why the debate over Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s second-term bid should go beyond politics. It should be about continuity and whether the foundations being laid across…
A Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Calabar presided over by Mercy Ene has remanded Denis Odama, a businessman for bullying Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu online. The Court began sitting at around 3:00PM and after listening to F. Okoi Esq for the prosecution and K. Omang Esq for the defendant, relied on the discretionary…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has outlined infrastructure development, human capital development, economic diversification and job creation as key priorities that will guide the state’s 2027 budget. Governor Otu disclosed this while speaking at the opening of the 2027 Budget Consultative Forum for the Southern Senatorial District of the state, yesterday at…
