Cross River Gov Decries Attack On Obi’s Convoy, Vows Action

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has condemned the assault on the convoy of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, by suspected political thugs on Wednesday within the state capital, Calabar.

In a press release launched by his chief press secretary, Mr. Linus Obogo, Governor Otu expressed disappointment and concern over the assault, extending his heartfelt sympathy to the visiting presidential candidate and his entourage.

“I extend my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies to Mr. Peter Obi and his team over the deeply disturbing incident that occurred yesterday during his campaign visit to our state capital,” the governor declared, emphasising that Cross River State stands in agency solidarity with all political actors in search of to have interaction peacefully with the voters.

Governor Otu reiterated that Cross River State stays an enclave of civil concord and hospitality, describing the incident as an unacceptable anomaly.

“As a government and as a people, our hearts go out to him, and we stand in firm solidarity against any act designed to instil fear or disrupt the peaceful exercise of political rights,” Otu said.

“Cross River has long been cherished as the cradle of hospitality, warmth and civil decorum in Nigeria. Our culture is rooted in peace, harmony and mutual respect for all people, regardless of political affiliation.”

Describing the emotional toll the incident may need had on the state’s management and residents, the governor lamented that such hostility contradicted every thing the state held expensive.

“To witness such hostility within our dear state breaks our hearts, and we extend our unreserved comfort to Mr. Obi as he continues his engagement with the Nigerian electorate,” Governor Otu added, providing reassurance on to the marketing campaign staff.

Condemning the perpetrators, the governor strongly denounced the assault.

“We unequivocally condemn this reckless assault and deprecate the action as entirely unwholesome, barbaric and completely alien to our identity as Cross Riverians,” he asserted, reaffirming that lawlessness wouldn’t be normalised below his management.

Emphasising the true nature of the state, Governor Otu stated felony aggression was opposite to the ethos of the individuals of Cross River.

“This disgraceful display of lawlessness does not reflect who we are, nor does it represent the cherished values of our peaceful state,” he famous, reassuring political events that the state remained open and secure for constitutional political actions.

Sending a stern warning to the perpetrators, Governor Otu reaffirmed his administration’s uncompromising stance on regulation and order.

“Let it be made unmistakably clear: our administration maintains a zero-tolerance stance against political violence and criminality in any form,” the governor warned.

Calling on safety businesses to trace down the perpetrators, Governor Otu pledged that these behind the violence would face swift justice.

“I have directed our security agencies to leave no stone unturned until every single perpetrator of this shameful act is brought to book to face the full weight of the law,” Governor Otu declared.