2027: Group Backs Tinubu, Otu Reelection Bids

Ahead of 2027 general elections, a socio-political group in Cross River State under the aegis of “Prince Is Coming Movement” has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and the Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, for a second term.

The endorsement was made during a rally at the Ikom Township Stadium.

The event drew hundreds of supporters, alongside party leaders, National Assembly members, political appointees, and stakeholders from across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The chief of staff to Cross River State governor,  Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, who doubles as leader of the movement, said the renewed push under the “Prince is Coming Again” theme reflects the movement’s resilience despite past political setbacks.

He called for intensified door-to-door campaigns and deeper grassroots mobilisation ahead of the May 18, 2026 primaries and the 2027 general election.

“We must remain focused and embrace peaceful, issue-based politics while rejecting misinformation, slander, and divisive rhetoric,” Ironbar said

In his remarks, Senator William Eteng Jonas, representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, moved the motion for the endorsement and hailed the group for leading the re-election drive

“Tinubu and Otu have performed creditably, particularly in economic management and infrastructure renewal,” Jonas said.

He pledged to mobilise support across his senatorial district to ensure victory in 2027.

Also speaking, Amb. Soni Abang, Cross River State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, and one time Cross River State party chairman for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) averred that Nigeria is on a recovery path under President Tinubu despite global economic challenges.

Abang attributed recent fuel price increases to international factors and projected that prices would stabilise below ₦500 per litre, with a corresponding drop in food costs.

He highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects across the state’s 18 local government areas, improved aviation connectivity, and efforts to recover state assets and reduce public debt.