Governor Otu Celebrates Democracy Day, Sues for Unity and Prosperity in Cross River State

By Missang AKPET 

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has reiterated that power belongs to the people stating that democracy must serve the people. 

The governor stated this at a special church service to mark this year’s democracy day at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church in Calabar.

The Governor described June 12 as a historic turning point that reaffirmed the people's will as the foundation of democratic governance in Nigeria. 

He noted that the collective resolve of Nigerians in 1993 and 1999 laid the groundwork for the democracy the nation enjoys today.

He however restated his administration's focus on developmental projects that directly impact lives, citing roads, agriculture, electricity, and healthcare as means of unlocking economic potential and improving citizens' well-being.

He emphasized that every action taken by his administration is driven by the desire to create opportunities and improve livelihoods across the state.

He called on all citizens to embrace the vision of a prosperous and united Cross River State, saying while assuring Cross Riverians that the state will flourish in this season of sweetness.

The service was attended by religious leaders, government officials, and parishioners, who gathered to mark 26 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria.