Sen. Prince Bassey Otu has met with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Etung and Ikom local government areas in continuation of his consultation and thank you tour to the central region of the state
At Etung LGA, The All Progressives Congress gubernatorial candidate, Sen Prince Bassey Otu who was received by a tumultuous crowd was conferred with a chieftaincy title of "Nnyene Nmon Akonfam"(a good child is loved by the community) by the traditional rulers council of Etung LGA.
The conferment was done by the acting Paramount Ruler of Etung LGA, Ntufam Raphael Agbor at the traditional rulers council hall in Efrayah, the LGA headquarters
The gubernatorial hopeful also recieved royal blessings from the royal fathers in support of the 2023 project.
In his welcome address, The Chairman of Etung LGA, Hon. John Etuk expressed delight at the visit of Sen. Otu and his team, He thanked Gov. Ben Ayade for keeping to his promise of back-to-South and ensuring a peaceful transition on the basis of equity and fairness. He noted that Etung has asked the PDP candidate who is a son of Etung to wait for the turn of the central senatorial district, "for us in Etung, you are already the governor, your visit to Etung is your swearing in.
In his remarks, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, eulogized Sen. Otu's qualities in leadership and human capital development, he said "I've never seen a man as good as Sen Otu; he is completely detribalized, he loves people and is experienced with quality leadership skills, with Prince Otu, development has come to Etung
In Ikom LGA, one of the economic hubs in the State, Sen. Otu was received by the Paramount Ruler and traditional council, Council Chairman, political appointees, APC stakeholders, party faithful and several hundreds of sons and daughters of Ikom
A prominent son of Ikom who spoke in the event, Sen. Victor Ndoma Egba said Otu is a man of character, "Your character in leadership, in empowerment is what the State needs right now. It is the turn of the South; We in the central are solidly behind you". He assured him of massive support come 2023
Responding, Sen Prince Otu expressed gratitude to the people for the rousing reception, the warmth, hospitality and show of love
"I'm here to thank you for your support and the role you played in my emergence in the Party primaries".
"In cross River State today, we need a man with experience, a man who can open doors in locally and internationally, a man with overwhelming popularity and support across the the three senatorial district. You decided i was best suited to be your flagbearer and you made it happen"
"The basis of my philosophy is humanity, I want to assure you that we will take our State to the next level"
"To the delegates, thank you is not enough, you gave me your support even without any financial inducement. Your confidence in me is a debt i will repay in ensuring we bequeath a State of our dreams
The gubernatorial hopeful was accompanied the leadership of the APC in the State, led by the State Chairman represented by the Deputy State Chairman, Hon. Eka William and members of the state working committee, including his wife Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, the Deputy Governorship Candidate, the Director General of his Campaign Organisation, H.E. Amb. Soni Abang, High Chief Prof. Etim Nyong, High Chief Edem Duke, Chief Ernest Irek, Chief Tony Udiandeye, Ntufam John Okon, Prof. Micheal Okom, Hon Julius Okputu, Bishop Alex Ukam among several other critical stakeholders.
