May 29, (THEWILL) – Former Senator representing the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu, has been sworn in as the new Governor of the state.
His swearing-in was preceded by that of his Deputy, Peter Odey, and was administered by the State Chief Judge, Justice Akon Ikpeme.
In his inaugural speech, Governor Bassey Otu said he accepted the mandate given to him by the people of the state and promised to carry everyone along.
He promised to leverage his experience to provide the best leadership for the state, adding that there will be no hiding place for criminals.
“I accept the enormous responsibility given to me and welcome you all to this moment of history as it will remain indelible.
“My administration will bear no insignia of discrimination and everyone will not just be carried along but remain equal before the law.
“I will leverage my past experiences to provide the best for the state and will hit the ground running.
“There will be no hiding place for criminals and we will have zero tolerance for criminality,” the Governor stated.
The ceremony, which was held at the UJ Esuene stadium, was graced by a former Governor of the state, Clement David Ebri, among other dignitaries, who also witnessed the event.
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