Bassey Otu
Bassey Otu is the Governor of Cross River State in Nigeria and serves as the Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum. He is known for his commitment to regional development and collaboration among governors in Nigeria. Otu has made significant contributions to various initiatives aimed at fostering unity and progress in the South-South region, emphasizing the importance of leadership in addressing the challenges faced by the country.
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Bassey Otu is the Governor of Cross River State and is also being supported for re-election in 2027.
C'River sports commission backs Tinubu, Otu for 2027
Nigeria· 2026-03-07
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has announced a ban on illegal mining across the state following a strategic meeting with critical stakeholders in the sector.
Cross River Gov Announces Total Ban on Illegal MiningNigeria· 2026-03-06Bassey Otu, the Cross River State Governor, criticized Agbor's alleged actions as irresponsible.
C'River Lawmaker Suspended Over Domestic Violence ClaimsNigeria· 2026-03-05
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu welcomed the project as a boost to industrialisation and job creation.
Chinese EV makers target Nigeria as Africa manufacturing race intensifies
Kenya· 2026-01-18
Governor Bassey Otu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of military veterans.
Tinubu, govs mark Armed Forces Day across NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-16
Bassey Otu is the governor of Cross River State, where the incident involving Moses Mba occurred.
Death-for-preaching: Mother rejects N5m after C’River police killed sonNigeria· 2025-09-07
Governor Bassey Otu’s administration is open to reviewing any policy that causes distress.
Cocoa Protest in C'River: Community Rejects PrivatisationNigeria· 2025-07-03
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, spoke on behalf of the APC governors in the region.
Tinubu Wins S'South APC Support for 2027Nigeria· 2025-06-30
Emmanuel Yakubu pledged his continued support for Governor Bassey Otu, praising his administration’s performance.
C'River LG vice chairman resigns from APC over ill-treatmentNigeria· 2025-06-25
Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has called on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria to deepen its engagement in promoting accountability and transparency.
Cross River Gov Urges ICAN for More TransparencyNigeria· 2025-06-23
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State described the event as 'a turning point' for the South-South, noting that it marked the region’s realignment with the center.
Shettima Assures Eno of Smooth TransitionNigeria· 2025-06-21
Bassey Otu is the current Governor who is actively intervening in road infrastructure across the Nyanghasang community.
Cross River Road: State Project, Not NDDCNigeria· 2025-06-15
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to upholding the tenets of democracy.
Gov Otu reaffirms commitment to democracyNigeria· 2025-06-12
Bassey Otu was among the APC Governors who attended the event.
BREAKING: Akwa Ibom gov dumps PDP for APCNigeria· 2025-06-06
Governor Bassey Otu has been endorsed for a second term in office for his visible progress across the state.
Tinubu, Otu endorsed for second term by Cross River APCNigeria· 2025-05-30
Bassey Otu is the Governor of Cross River State who inaugurated the Local Government Service Commission Complex.
Cross River Gov Unveils New LG Service Commission ComplexNigeria· 2025-05-29
Governor Bassey Otu is praised by Maurice Omin-Iso for his track record in infrastructural development and people-driven policies.
Ex-PDP chieftain Omin-Iso joins APC, cites Otu’s impactNigeria· 2025-05-22
Governor Bassey Otu is commended for his People’s first administration.
Ex-LP Rep, supporters defect to APC in Cross RiverNigeria· 2025-05-19
Governor Bassey Otu's development strides have endeared Dr Emana to the party.
Why I defected to APC in Cross River, ex-PDP deputy gov candidateNigeria· 2025-05-19
Governor Bassey Otu expressed appreciation for the overwhelming support and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and development.
APC group endorses C'River gov, Tinubu for 2027 electionsNigeria· 2025-05-17
Governor Bassey Otu expressed sadness over the passing of Professor Ewa and emphasized the deep personal connection he had with him.
Otu mourns Prof. Ibiang Ewa, hails his contributions to public serviceNigeria· 2025-05-13
Bassey Otu is the governor of Cross River state, praised by Emana Ambrose-Amawhe for his good works.
Ex-PDP deputy gov candidate, others defect to APC in C’ RiverNigeria· 2025-05-03
Governor Otu described Oborevwori’s arrival into the APC as a thoughtful and courageous response.
More govs will join APC, Ganduje boastsNigeria· 2025-04-29
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, welcomed Dr Emana Ambrose-Amawhe into the All Progressives Congress.
Cross River gov welcomes PDP deputy gov candidate, Emana, to APCNigeria· 2025-04-14
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has made his return to Calabar following a three-week annual leave.
I'm back with a double dose of energyNigeria· 2025-04-10Bassey Otu chaired the Primary Election Committee that declared Nicholas Ukachukwu the winner.
APC affirms primaries, presents certificate of return to UkachukwuNigeria· 2025-04-09
The results announced by the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu.
Ukachukwu emerges APC gov candidateNigeria· 2025-04-06
Bassey Otu is the State Governor of Cross River State who has had his leave extended by the House of Assembly.
C'River Assembly extends gov's leave by two weeksNigeria· 2025-04-04Bassey Otu is endorsed by the party as a candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election.
C’Rivers APC disowns N12.5bn petition against senatorNigeria· 2025-04-02
Bassey Otu is the state governor endorsed as the sole candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election.
Cross River APC endorses Otu, deputy for 2027 electionNigeria· 2025-03-31