2027: Give Tinubu, Otu another term, Shettima tells Cross River
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File image. …says authority belongs to the people …Bakassi Deep seaport will be one Nigeria’s maritime gateway By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Nigeria’s vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Monday, held out the promise of a deep seaport in Bakassi and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to Cross River voters, asking them to renew the mandate of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027. Those entrusted with authority must return with an account of their stewardship.” Turning to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, he said the project would “connect coastal communities” and “ease the movement of goods and people.” He added that it would expand tourism, attract investors and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs.
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✦“We are asking because authority belongs to the people.
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Monday:File image. …says authority belongs to the people …Bakassi Deep seaport will be one Nigeria’s maritime gateway By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Nigeria’s vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Monday, held out the promise of a deep seaport in Bakassi and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to Cross River voters, asking them to renew the mandate of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027.2027:Shettima praised the party faithful at the rally, saying they were “chosen by you, endorsed by you.” He asked them to vote for the APC “from top to bottom” in the 2027 elections.
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✦File image. …says authority belongs to the people …Bakassi Deep seaport will be one Nigeria’s maritime gateway By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Nigeria’s vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Monday, held out the promise of a deep seaport in Bakassi and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to Cross River voters, asking them to renew the mandate of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027.
✦Those entrusted with authority must return with an account of their stewardship.” Turning to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, he said the project would “connect coastal communities” and “ease the movement of goods and people.” He added that it would expand tourism, attract investors and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs.
✦“We are asking because authority belongs to the people.
Key Facts:Monday: File image. …says authority belongs to the people …Bakassi Deep seaport will be one Nigeria’s maritime gateway By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Nigeria’s vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Monday, held out the promise of a deep seaport in Bakassi and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to Cross River voters, asking them to renew the mandate of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027.2027: Shettima praised the party faithful at the rally, saying they were “chosen by you, endorsed by you.” He asked them to vote for the APC “from top to bottom” in the 2027 elections.
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"Over the past three years, you have shown us support, and you have resisted the lies and propaganda intended to misrepresent us," he said.
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What is the latest development regarding Cross River State?
File image. …says authority belongs to the people …Bakassi Deep seaport will be one Nigeria’s maritime gateway By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Nigeria’s vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Monday, held out the promise of a deep seaport in Bakassi and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to Cross River voters, asking them to renew the mandate of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
Those entrusted with authority must return with an account of their stewardship.” Turning to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, he said the project would “connect coastal communities” and “ease the movement of goods and people.” He added that it would expand tourism, attract investors and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
File image. …says authority belongs to the people …Bakassi Deep seaport will be one Nigeria’s maritime gateway By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Nigeria’s vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Monday, held out the promise of a deep seaport in Bakassi and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to Cross River voters, asking them to renew the mandate of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027.
