In recent times, a handful of political enthusiasts and loyalists have taken to the social media space, attempting to revive the fading memories of the once-formidable “Caterpillar” brand—an identity that suffered a decisive political defeat in the 2023 governorship election at the hands of Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu’s popular mandate. A few days ago,…
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When I first stumbled on what I will call Obeten Okoi’s polemic in shambles, I had thought of not oxygenating it beyond the narrowness of its confines. I had dismissed it as a failed attempt at persuasive writing which already collapsed under the weight of its own incoherence. However, by any metric of reason, decency…
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The venue was the plush 5-star Transcorp Hilton Hotels, Abuja. In a spectacle of brilliance, radiance and cultural grandeur, Governor Bassey Edet Otu last week etched his name in golden ink on the canvas of history by orchestrating a most resplendent unveiling of the 2025 Carnival Calabar theme—“Traces of Time”. With an assemblage of dignitaries…
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In the annals of Cross River State’s political journey, few moments shimmer as brightly as this present season, a renaissance steered by the indomitable will and visionary grace of Senator Bassey Edet Otu. With the solemnity of a statesman and the soul of a servant-leader, Governor Otu is scripting a golden chapter in the tapestry…
It was unshackled, uncensored, unscripted and a no holds-barred session that clearly underscored democracy in action. Venue was the Dan Archibong Lodge, Governor Bassey Otu’s temporary office, where the walls of secrecy were shattered as a battery of journalists scrutinized his administration. It was a media parley like no other. In a fascinating showcase of…
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As a leader, your words must bear resonance, or your actions mirror your words in order to be seen as walking your talk. When the echoes of “People First” governor of Senator Bassey Edet Otu began wafting through the political firmament over a year ago, it was not a promise or an assurance that there…
