(BREAKING)Cross River: Gov Otu’s victory is upheld by the Appeal Court

Bassey Otu was elected governor of Cross River State, and his election was confirmed on Wednesday by the Lagos Appeal Court.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates Otu and Peter Odey were elected on September 26. The Election Petition Tribunal’s decision was confirmed by the appeal court.

With 258,619 votes and victories in 15 of the state’s 18 local governments, Otu was declared the victor of the gubernatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC. He defeated Senator Sandy Onor of the PDP, who polled 179,636 votes less than Otu.

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Otu gave his biggest rival, Onor, a hand of friendship as he showed his satisfaction at having his victory confirmed.

Given that he had received a sizable majority of the vote in the March 18 governorship election, the governor expressed confidence in the appeal’s result.

Otu pledged to carry out his People First Agenda and serve the state.

He asked the opposition to cooperate with his administration in advancing the state and to accept the ruling in good faith.

The Court of Appeal’s decision today is a positive step forward, confirming that the people of March 18, 2023, decisively voted us in.

The legal challenges to the results of the governorship race ought to conclude with this decision.

“I once again extend a hand of friendship to those in opposition, particularly my brother, Prof. Sandy Onor. Come work with me in government so that we may advance our state and reap the benefits of democracy together.