Point of Order: Gov. Otu Must Not Be Distracted by Princess Florence Ita Giwa
My dear fellow Cross Riverians,
I write to you as a mother and AS ONE OF THE senior political stakeholders—if not the most senior alive in terms of ranking—having served as the first Deputy Minority Leader in the Senate in my time and having contested and won four elections. I speak from experience.
The Governor,PRINCE BASSEY EDET OTU must be allowed to govern and fulfill the “people’s first” promise he made to his people. Already, just one AND HALF year in office, the difference is very visible.
Many seem to have forgotten the fierce battle we fought to ensure the return of power to the South in 2023. It was never handed to us on a platter OF GOLD—it was a hard-fought victory that tested our resilience. Some doubted it could happen, but with God on our side and the total commitment of our brothers and sisters from the North and Central, we prevailed. Now, we must protect what we struggled to achieve and continue to enjoy this SEASON OF SWEETNESS.
Governor Otu is the POLITICAL leader of this state—the father of all political officeholders. Regardless of where we serve, whether in Abuja,LAGOS, Calabar OR ANYWHERE ELSE, we owe him our respect and support. The cordiality and mutual respect that have existed between lawmakers and the state’s Chief Executive—the Governor—since my time must continue. Collaboration is KEY AND crucial; whatever anyone achieves in Abuja OR ELSEWHERE must be implemented in partnership with the Governor to ensure its success IN THE OVERALL INTEREST OF CROSS RIVER STATE.
For instance, as a Senator, I maintained a close relationship of mutual respect and understanding with THE then-Governor Donald Duke. Despite belonging to different political parties, I sought his guidance on critical decisions affecting our people. We both made good use of each other’s connections and goodwill. Leadership demands humility and cooperation—we must give honour to whom honour is due.
The ‘Back to South’ agenda is not a four-year project —it is an eight-year mission FOR PRINCE BASSEY OTU that is already delivering visible results, unprecedented growth and prosperity to Cross River STATE. Let us stay focused and committed to this cause. We must all remain united and dedicated to seeing it through.
Wishing you all a great year ahead, with God’s blessings and protection always.
DISTINGUISHED Sen. Princess Florence Ita Giwa (OON)
FORMER PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER ON NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MATTERS
