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The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Cross River State has announced plans to embark on a statewide assessment tour of government projects across the 18 local government areas to determine their level of implementation and impact on residents.
The exercise, which is expected to cover the entire state, is aimed at strengthening accountability, promoting transparency in governance and identifying areas where government intervention is still needed.
The State Chairman of IPAC, Engr. Effiom Edet Okon, disclosed the plans in Calabar on Monday, November 9, 2026, explaining that the assessment would involve physical inspection of projects, evaluation of their implementation and assessment of their benefits to host communities.
According to the council, the exercise will also provide an opportunity to identify developmental gaps and make recommendations that could improve service delivery across the state.
IPAC maintained that the initiative is part of its constitutional responsibility as an advisory body and is not intended to witch-hunt the government or undermine public officeholders.
The council's proposed tour comes amid growing public interest in the performance of the Bassey Otu administration as Cross River gradually approaches the 2027 general elections.
In a related development, IPAC announced plans to organise a statewide political stakeholders' conference on November 30, 2026, at the Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar.
The conference, themed "2027 Elections: From Voices to Votes – Process, Participation, Security and National Stability Beyond 2027," is expected to bring together political parties, government representatives, security agencies, INEC, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.
The council also announced a statewide Political Parties Peace Walk scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. from the 11/11 Roundabout in Calabar.
The walk, themed "Unity in Diversity, Peace for a Greater Cross River," is expected to bring together political party leaders, candidates, aspirants, supporters and other stakeholders to demonstrate their commitment to peaceful political participation ahead of the 2027 elections.
IPAC further acknowledged Governor Bassey Otu's assurance of an open and democratic political environment for all legally recognised political parties in the state.
The council also welcomed the governor's directive for the arrest of individuals responsible for attacks on political actors, describing it as an important step towards protecting democratic participation.
It urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to embrace issue-based campaigns, responsible political communication and peaceful political engagement.
IPAC stressed that political differences and ambitions should not come at the expense of human lives, public peace and democratic rights.
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