The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has said that the growing wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is driven by the performance of President Bola Tinubu, rather than mere political calculations.Otu described the mass defection led by Governor Oborevwori — along with former Governor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and key structures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta — as “a historic moment” that would foster deeper regional collaboration, accelerated economic development, and greater political stability.
As Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum, Otu urged Oborevwori and other new entrants into the APC to bring their experience and grassroots mobilization capacity to bear in advancing the collective goal of a flourishing South-South region and a renewed Nigeria.Your Excellency’s decision to board the progressive train is a profound testament to your commitment to inclusive governance, sustainable development, and national unityI am confident that your leadership will further galvanize our collective resolve to deliver the dividends of democracy and drive forward the Renewed Hope Agenda championed by President Bola Tinubu,” Otu said.Otu described the mass defection led by Governor Oborevwori — along with former Governor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and key structures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta — as “a historic moment” that would foster deeper regional collaboration, accelerated economic development, and greater political stability.
As Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum, Otu urged Oborevwori and other new entrants into the APC to bring their experience and grassroots mobilization capacity to bear in advancing the collective goal of a flourishing South-South regionHe concluded with a warm welcome to Oborevwori, expressing optimism about a strengthened partnership aimed at charting a new course for regional and national greatness
