The Southern Caucus of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence in Governor Bassey Otu, declaring him as its choice for the 2027 governorship election.
The lawmakers, comprising representatives of Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Biase, Calabar South 1, Calabar South 2, Calabar Municipal, and Odukpani constituencies, who made their position clear during a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday.
They said the endorsement is in recognition of Otu’s remarkable achievements and capacity in governance since assuming office.
Speaking on behalf of the Caucus, the member representing Odukpani Constituency and Leader of the Assembly, Francis Asuquo, said after a thorough and unbiased assessment of governance in Cross River State since 1998, it concluded that Otu’s administration, in comparison with achievements in first two years of former governors’ first terms, has made significant strides in infrastructure development, economic policies, human development, peace, and security.
