BREAKING: Governor Otu Announces Ayade’s Scheduled Meeting With President Tinubu
According to the governor, the meeting is scheduled to hold tomorrow and is expected to focus on matters of national and political importance, though specific details of the agenda were not made public.
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The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has disclosed that former governor of the state, Professor Ben Ayade, has been invited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a strategic engagement at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
According to the governor, the meeting is scheduled to hold tomorrow and is expected to focus on matters of national and political importance, though specific details of the agenda were not made public.
Governor Otu made the announcement while addressing Cross Riverians, noting that the invitation reflects ongoing high-level consultations involving key political stakeholders from the state.
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Meanwhile, reports had earlier circulated that the former governor, Ben Ayade, may be considering a political comeback in the 2027 general elections, with indications suggesting interest in returning to the Senate.
The development has further fueled political discussions within Cross River State, especially regarding future alignments ahead of the next election cycle.

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The Presidency, led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has not released additional details regarding the purpose of the engagement.
Governor Otu’s announcement adds to growing political attention on key figures from Cross River State as preparations for 2027 gradually take shape.