By Asuquo Cletus
A Former Senator Florence Ita-Giwa has publicly endorsed Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu, urging Cross Riverians to unite behind the governor’s administration.
Speaking in a letter she personally signed on Thursday, Senator Ita-Giwa emphasized the importance of supporting Governor Otu’s vision for the state.
“I write to you as a mother and AS ONE OF THE senior political stakeholders-if not the most senior alive in terms of ranking-having served as the first Deputy Minority Leader in The senate in my time and having contested and won four elections.
“The Governor,PRINCE BASSEY EDET OTU must be allowed to govern and fulfill the “people’s first”promise he made to his people.Already, just one AND HALF year in office,the difference is very visible.
“Many seem to have forgotten the fierce battle we fought to ensure the return of power to the South in 2023.It was never handed to us on a platter OF GOLD-it was a hard-fought victory that tested our resilience.
“Some doubted it could happen,but with God on our side and the total commitment of our brothers and sisters from the North and. Central,we prevailed.Now,we must protect what we struggled to achieve and continue to enjoy This season OF SWEETNESS.
“Governor Otu is the POLITICAL leader of this state-the father of all political office holders.
Regardless of where we serve,whether in Abuja,LAGOS,Calabar OR ANYWHERE ELSE,we owe him our respect and support.
“The cordiality and mutual respect that have existed between lawmakers and the state’s Chief Executive-the Governor-since my time mustcontinue.Collaboration is KEY AND crucial;whatever anyone achieves in Abuja Or elsewhere must be implemented in partnership with the Governor to ensure its Success In THE OVERALL INTEREST OF CROSS RIVER STATE.”-She said.
Ita-Giwa, who represented Cross River South in the Senate from 1999 to 2003, praised Governor Otu’s efforts to develop the state’s infrastructure, economy, and human capital. “I have watched with keen interest the progress made by Governor Otu’s administration, and I am impressed by his commitment to transforming our state,” she stated.
The former senator appealed to Cross Riverians to put aside their differences and rally behind Governor Otu’s administration. “We must unite as a people to support our governor’s vision for a better Cross River State. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to ensure that our state reaches its full potential,” she emphasized.
