By Denis Inakefe, ANIPR.
The Cross River State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has unanimously endorsed Governor Bassey Edet Otu and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey Odinga, for a second term in office. The endorsement came during an expanded All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting held on Tuesday at Hoggis Royale Hotel in Calabar.
Speaking on behalf of the Assembly members, Speaker Ayambem praised Governor Otu for his developmental strides in under two years, highlighting his unwavering commitment to the state. “Your Excellency, if you carry on with this strength and enthusiasm, in your second term, you can sit with your legs crossed without doing anything,” he stated.
Justifying the endorsement, Ayambem added, “You cannot change the rule of the game in the middle of the game. Nobody discards a winning team.” He further reaffirmed the unity between the executive and legislative arms of government, expressing gratitude to his colleagues for their continued cooperation and support.
The lawmakers also passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, endorsing him for a second term through a voice vote by Hon. Victor Abang (Mature), Member representing Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency, and seconded by Speaker Ayambem.
Governor Otu’s endorsement follows a wave of similar declarations from the APC state chapter, former Governor Clement Ebri, Minster of State Trade and Investment Senator Owan Enoh, National Assembly members (past and present), local government chairmen (past and present), , commissioners, chapter chairmen, and political Appointees.
