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We’re confident Cross River will be better with Otu — Odukpani group
A group, Odukpani Leadership Academy, (an assemblage of past and present students’ and youth leaders of Odukpani extraction), has sent a congratulatory message to the Cross River State governor-elect, Prince Bassey Otu, and his deputy governor-elect, Rt. Hon Peter Odey on their victory at the polls.
NEWS WEEK-NG reports that Otu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was declared the winner of the March 18th, 2023, gubernatorial election.
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The group, which spoke through a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Kingsley Ita Ikpeme, and its Secretary, Barr. Esu Ekanem Ene, urged Cross Riverians to keep hope alive, adding that Cross River State would be better with Prince Otu.
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The group commended the good people of Cross River State for standing by Prince Otu, which was displayed by the over whelming votes, also applauded the outgoing Governor, Ben Ayade for initiating the Back-2-South project for equity and fairness.
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Recall that the Odukpani Leadership Academy had on the 17th of December, 2019, visited Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu at his private residence in Calabar, the state capital, and called on him to contest for the Governorship of the State, as he was better qualified.
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The group said:
“We are confident he will bring his wealth of knowledge and experience to bear in decoupling the state from federal allocation and creating wealth for the teeming youth, considering his track record of human empowerments, man power, capacity development, his wealth of knowledge in the green and red chambers of the National Assembly, and service to his community and experience in the banking sector.”
Continuing, the group said; “Prince Otu is the leader for today, and we are confident that Cross River State will be better off with him.”
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See the signed copy of the congratulatory message below…
The congratulatory statement reads in part;
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Sen. Prince Bassey Otu
Governor-Elect,
Cross River State
Your Excellency,
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE
“On behalf of the Exco and members of Odukpani Leadership Academy (an assemblage of past and present students’ and youth leaders of Odukpani extraction), we heartily congratulate you, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu and your Deputy governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on your overwhelming victory of the gubernatorial election held in Cross River on the 18th of March, 2023, wherein you coasted to victory by convincingly winning 15 out of 18 local government areas.”
“No doubt, your victory at the polls is a loud testament of your goodwill, sincerity, and fear of God which has endeared you to the good people of Cross River State and a perpetual seal on rotational leadership in Cross River State.”
As an association, we are convinced that the legitimacy that your government will enjoy will be unprecedented in the history of our dear state, and we pray the good Lord to guide your path as you steer the sheep of governance.”
“We are also further convinced that your government will deliver and consolidate on the dividends of democracy thereby placing Cross River on the path of speedy socio-economic growth and prosperity.”
“Accept the assurance of our best prayers and wishes, always.”
Congratulations once again, your Excellency.
Sign
Comrade Kingsley Ita Ikpeme, FCAI.
Chairman
Barr. Esu, Ekanem Ene.
Secretary
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