Cross River APC Stakeholders Formally Endorse President Tinubu Governor Otu and Senator Jarigbe for 2027 Re-election Bids

Cross River APC leaders in Ogoja unanimously back re-election bids for President Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu, and Senator Jarigbe for the 2027 polls.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 23, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Guardian Nigeria

A Unified Front for the 2027 Electoral Cycle

The political landscape in Cross River North has been significantly reshaped following a strategic gathering of All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Ogoja. During a high-level meeting held over the weekend, party faithful reached a consensus to support a trio of key incumbents for the upcoming 2027 polls. The move seeks to harmonize the political interests of the senatorial district with the broader objectives of the state and federal administrations. By offering an early and unanimous voice vote, the Ogoja stakeholders have signaled their intent to bypass internal friction in favor of a stable, performance-based leadership structure.

Commending Senatorial Performance and Regional Impact

At the heart of the endorsement is the record of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, whose tenure has been characterized by aggressive human capital development and infrastructural expansion. Traditional rulers and community elders present at the meeting noted that the senator’s delivery of projects has surpassed local expectations, making a compelling case for his continued representation of the five local government areas in the district. According to party leaders, the senator’s ability to secure tangible benefits for his constituents justifies a collective effort to return him to the National Assembly, ensuring that the momentum of current regional projects is not lost to political transition.

Evaluating the Infrastructural Drive of the Otu Administration

The stakeholders also extended their formal support to Governor Bassey Otu, highlighting the visible impact of his administration’s urban and rural development initiatives. Speakers at the event, including local government chairman Hon. Chris Agbe, emphasized that the governor’s focus on road networks and public works has positively altered the landscape of Ogoja and the wider state. This endorsement reflects a localized satisfaction with the "People's First" agenda, as party members argued that the governor requires a second term to fully realize the long-term economic master plan currently being implemented across Cross River.