By Onwa Ekor
Ahead 2027, Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, says the All Progressives Congress (APC), remains the most formidable political platform in Nigeria, capable of managing the wave of defections and the expectations of both new entrants and long-standing members.
Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the quarterly meeting of the APC Governors’ Forum in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi, Otu attributed the growing attraction to the ruling party to what he described as “the steady and deliberate revival of Nigeria’s economy under President Bola Tinubu.”
“The attraction is simple, the economy is growing, and it is very clear that Tinubu is doing the right things.
“Everyone who truly desires progress and the growth of Nigeria is naturally gravitating toward that direction,” Otu said, adding that, “people can now see a clear path of economic recovery and stability.”
The governor dismissed insinuations of internal tension within the party, assuring that the APC has the structure and maturity to harmonize interests between its founding members and new joiners.
“From the day you join APC, you have equal rights,” Otu stated confidently, maintaining that “the machinery put in place is such that there will be no issue as our main agenda is not about internal politics but about delivering to Nigerians the dividends of good governance.”
According to him, the focus of the APC under Tinubu remains the transformation of the national economy, deepening democratic governance, and ensuring that citizens feel the tangible benefits of reforms being undertaken at both federal and state levels.
“It is not about who came first or last,” he emphasized, explaining that “it is about uniting to build a country that works for everyone.”
He reasoned that the performance of the administration and the trajectory of its policies already provide strong grounds for optimism.
“The policies under the Renewed Hope Agenda are delivering real results,” he explained, pointing out that, “this meeting is for retrospection, alignment, and collaboration to ensure that as governors, we are all moving on the right path of sustainable development.”
The governor expressed satisfaction with the pace of progress being recorded nationwide, citing improvements in key sectors.
“From the indices and the physical results, we are doing very well. The country is moving in the right direction.
“There is visible improvement in almost all areas, and if you check today, agriculture has contributed even more than oil, that is a testament to true diversification,” Otu disclosed.
He maintained that the APC government’s economic reforms were not only stabilizing the macroeconomic environment but also promoting inclusivity across the federation.
His words: “Nigeria is on the proper path to recovery, it is good for inclusive governance, and that’s why everyone should come together to deliver on this collective agenda.”
He urged Nigerians to sustain their faith in the Renewed Hope project, affirming that “the results are showing, and with continued collaboration, we will deliver the Nigeria of our dreams.”
