2027: Cross River behind Tinubu, Otu — Betta Edu - Punch Newspapers

Dr Betta Edu with Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, during the APC rally in Calabar, Cross River State.

A former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, has expressed confidence that Cross River State will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid and Governor Bassey Otu’s second-term ambition in the 2027 general elections.

She said, “Cross River State is 100 per cent behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid and Governor Bassey Otu’s second-term ambition.”

Edu described the rally as a demonstration of the party’s unity and support in the state, saying, “The rally is a powerful demonstration of the unity, strength, and unwavering commitment of the APC family in Cross River.”

She urged party members, women, youths and grassroots mobilisers to sustain the momentum through community engagement, mobilisation and voter sensitisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

The rally was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda; and governors of Cross River, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Edo states.

Other attendees included members of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council, political leaders and supporters.

Samuel Omotere is an experienced journalist covering human interest stories, pop culture, and digital trends. He combines his background as a language graduate with a focus on sustainable digital storytelling.

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