Local Government Commissioner Congratulates Governor Otu, Appeals To PDP To Bury The Hatchet

By Edem ITA

The Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government Affairs in Cross River, Chief Victor Idem has congratulated the state Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, and his Deputy, Rt Hon Peter Odey on their victory at the Election Petition Tribunal.

Chief Idem who spoke in Calabar shortly after the Tribunal's verdict noted that; "The landmark judgment is an outright affirmation of the sacred mandate bestowed on the duo by the teeming people of Cross River State across the 18 local government areas during the March 8, 2023, Governorship election".

The Commissioner lauded the Tribunal for the sound judgment stressing that the verdict has "rekindled the hope of Nigerians in the judiciary as the anchor of democracy in Nigeria".

He assured Governor Otu of unflinching support and irrevocable loyalty from the people of Calabar Municipal irrespective of political barriers in the onerous task of repositioning the state to recover lost grounds.

In his words "To our amiable Governor, as you forge ahead in your quest to reposition our dear state on the path of recovery and greatness, be assured of our unflinching support, cooperation, irrevocable commitment, and loyalty to the visionary aspirations of your pragmatic administration, as encapsulated in the People-First mantra".

"We urge our brothers and sisters across the political divide to sheath the sword and allow the interest of our beloved state to preponderate every primordial or selfish consideration".

He posited that lingering court action aimed at overturning the choice of the masses expressed in clear and loud terms at the polls constitutes a major distraction capable of hindering the present administration from the pursuit of its laudable agenda for the state.

He appealed to stakeholders in the opposition party to bury the hatchet and team up with Governor Otu in the overall interest of the state.