Cross River State PDP Support Groups Criticize Governor Otu's Administration

Strategic Insights -

The Coalition of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Support Groups in Cross River State has leveled serious criticism against Governor Bassey Otu's administration, accusing it of failing to deliver democracy dividends to the people of the state. The criticism comes barely two days after the Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, listed some of Otu's achievements in the last two years. In response, the PDP Support Groups have presented a plethora of evidence, including data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), to expose the administration's dismal performance, lack of direction, and failure to deliver on promises made to the people.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Coalition of PDP Support Groups has criticized Governor Bassey Otu's administration for its dismal performance, lack of direction, and failure to deliver on promises made to the people of Cross River State.
  • Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that Cross River State ranks 29th out of 36 states in primary school enrollment, with only 62% of eligible children attending school below the national average of 78%.
  • The teacher-to-student ratio in Cross River State stands at 1:45, exceeding the national benchmark of 1:30, while 40% of schools lack basic amenities like water and toilets.
  • The administration of the PDP is compared unfavorably to previous PDP administrations, which are said to have left an indelible footprint in the state in terms of infrastructure and government.
  • The Coalition of PDP Support Groups is calling on the PDP at the national level to unite, put its house in order, and seize this golden opportunity to rescue Cross River State from the likes of Governor Bassey Otu.
  • The PDP Support Groups are charging the PDP to put its house in order in order to wrestling power from the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration in 2027.

Statistics:

  • Cross River State ranks 29th out of 36 states in primary school enrollment, with only 62% of eligible children attending school (NBS data, 2024).
  • The teacher-to-student ratio in Cross River State stands at 1:45, exceeding the national benchmark of 1:30 (NBS data, 2024).
  • 40% of schools in Cross River State lack basic amenities like water and toilets (NBS data, 2024).
  • The administration of the PDP is expected to face a tough challenge from the APC-led administration in 2027.

Sources:

  • National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
  • Erasmus Ekpang, Cross River State Commissioner for Information
  • Mike Ekamon, Convener of the Coalition of PDP Support Groups in Cross River State
  • Donald Duke, former Governor of Cross River State
  • Liyel Imoke, former Governor of Cross River State