By: Publisher.
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, in commemoration of Democracy Day, June 12, have urged Cross Riverians not to despair but do all in their power to preserve democracy for posterity, as he urge them to work and walk with his Administration to greatness.
The Governor, equally calls for support to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, to advance the course of the nation and democracy.
Read Full Text of Gov. Otu’s Message:
“My dear Cross Riverians,
“HAPPY DEMOCRACY DAY.
“Today, we join other Nigerians to mark this important day in the democratic history of our country. 12th June, 2023
Having come a long way as a country, we must do even more to preserve this democracy for posterity sake.
“Apart from being the fifth consecutive democratic transfer of power from one administration to another since the beginning of the 4th Republic, it also marks the beginning of a new and critical administration in our almost 23 years of unbroken democratic experience.
“I urge you, my dear people, not only to pray for the success of the new administration, but also to work and walk with us to our greatness.
“Let us continue to support the administration of our President, His
Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as the mandate you gave to me and my dear brother Rt. Hon. Peter Odey.
“HAPPY DEMOCRACY DAY,” he concluded.