"Bassey Otu Is Working, But Not Fast Enough" — Public Affairs Commentator Sparks Debate

A public affairs commentator, Peter Agi (FCA), has ignited debate across Cross River State after declaring that Governor Senator Bassey Otu is making efforts to reposition the state but has not delivered visible results quickly enough to satisfy many residents.

In a widely circulated commentary titled "Perception vs Reality: The Unfiltered Truth About the Bassey Otu Government," Agi rejected the extremes of political narratives surrounding the governor's performance, arguing that while critics who claim "nothing is working" are being unfair, government supporters are equally wrong to suggest that everything is perfect.

According to him, the Otu administration inherited enormous economic and infrastructural challenges, including abandoned legacy projects, dwindling federal allocations and the impact of the loss of oil revenue. He maintained that these realities have influenced the pace of governance and the state's ability to execute major projects.

The commentator noted that the administration has concentrated on agriculture, tourism and the digital economy as its long-term economic strategy, citing interventions in cocoa production across Boki, Ikom and Etung, support for rice farmers in northern Cross River, and ongoing efforts to attract private investment into Tinapa and other state-owned assets.

He also acknowledged the regular payment of workers' salaries, the gradual settlement of gratuity arrears and increased collaboration with security agencies to address insecurity in parts of the state. However, he stressed that these efforts have not translated into the level of visible development many Cross River residents expected after more than three years in office.

Agi identified poor communication and slow project execution as the administration's biggest weaknesses, urging the government to provide clearer timelines for projects, publish details of intervention programmes and improve transparency to build public confidence.

While recognising the hardship currently facing many Nigerians, he insisted that citizens have every right to demand faster delivery of projects and greater accountability from government, adding that criticism should be based on verifiable facts rather than political propaganda.

His remarks have continued to generate mixed reactions, with some residents describing the assessment as balanced and objective, while others insist that the true measure of any administration should be the tangible improvements citizens can see and experience in their daily lives.

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