Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, describing them as the driving force behind the growing number of Nigerians aligning with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Otu made the remark on Friday, October 17, after engaging journalists during the quarterly meeting of the APC Governors’ Forum in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
He said the visible improvements in the economy were evidence that the Tinubu administration was steering the country in the right direction.
“The attraction is simple. The economy is growing, and it’s very clear that His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, is doing the right things.
“Everyone who truly desires progress and the growth of Nigeria is naturally gravitating toward that direction. People can now see a clear path of economic recovery and stability,” he said.
The governor dismissed claims of rifts within the ruling party, assuring that the APC had the internal structure and discipline to integrate both old and new members without friction.
“From the day you join APC, you have equal rights. The machinery put in place is such that there will be no issue. Our main agenda is not about internal politics but about delivering to Nigerians the dividends of good governance,” he stated.
Otu explained that the focus of the Tinubu-led administration remained economic transformation, strengthening democracy, and ensuring that citizens benefit from ongoing reforms at all levels of government.
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“It’s not about who came first or last. It’s about uniting to build a country that works for everyone,” he averred.
Responding to questions about the 2027 general election, the governor expressed confidence that the government’s achievements under the Renewed Hope Agenda were already speaking for themselves.
“The policies under the Renewed Hope Agenda are delivering real results. This meeting is for retrospection, alignment, and collaboration, to ensure that as governors, we are all moving on the right path of sustainable development.”
He pointed to improvements in key sectors, especially agriculture, as signs of progress. “From the indices and the physical results, we are doing very well. The country is moving in the right direction.
“There’s a visible improvement in almost all areas, and if you check today, agriculture has contributed even more than oil. That is a testament to true diversification,” he said.
The governor further stated that the APC’s economic strategy was fostering inclusivity while stabilising the nation’s economy.
“Nigeria is on the proper path to recovery. It’s good for inclusive governance, and that’s why everyone should come together to deliver on this collective agenda.”
He ended on an optimistic note, urging Nigerians to remain confident in the Renewed Hope project.
“We are actually doing it,” Otu declared. “The results are showing, and with continued collaboration, we will deliver the Nigeria of our dreams.”