"Nobody Can Defeat Governor Otu in 2027" – Cross River Works Commissioner Boasts

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Image: Governor Bassey Otu with Works Commissioner at a site inspection.

The Cross River State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Pius Edet, has expressed confidence that Governor Bassey Otu will secure a second term in office, saying the level of development carried out across the state has already won the hearts of many residents. 

Speaking in an interview, the commissioner said Governor Otu's administration inherited serious infrastructure challenges after taking office in 2023 but has made road construction and rehabilitation one of its biggest priorities under the "People First" agenda. 

According to him, road projects have been spread across the three senatorial districts and all 18 local government areas instead of concentrating development in one part of the state. He said the government has awarded about 426.72 kilometres of roads and has already completed and asphalted about 126 kilometres within three years. 

Edet listed ongoing and completed projects in Ikom, Ugep, Obubra and the Boki East-West Road. He also pointed to the ongoing work on the Ikom–Obudu Road, although it is a federal highway, saying the state government decided to intervene because of its importance to residents. He further highlighted work on the Tinapa–Odukpani road, a project that had remained unattended for more than three decades. 

The commissioner admitted that the biggest challenge facing the ministry is inadequate funding. He explained that many communities continue to demand roads, but the available resources cannot meet every request at once, forcing the government to prioritise projects. 

Speaking on politics ahead of the 2027 general election, Edet declared that the APC in Cross River remains united. He argued that Governor Otu's performance in office has positioned him strongly for re-election, adding that he does not see any candidate defeating the governor if he seeks another term. He also pledged the state's support for President Bola Tinubu during the next general elections. 

His comments are expected to spark political debate across Cross River as parties gradually begin preparations for the 2027 elections, with supporters pointing to ongoing infrastructure projects while critics are likely to argue that voters will ultimately decide whether the government's performance is enough for another four years.