Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State, has urged residents to help his administration prosper when the country observes Democracy Day in 2023.
The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s motto of “Peoples First Agenda” and reassured the populace of his commitment to the economic progress, prosperity, and security of every corner of the state in his message of goodwill to mark the Day in Calabar on Monday.
Otu advised against actions that could stifle democratic governance in the state and the nation as a whole while assuring residents of an inclusive government and an open door policy.
“Having come a long was as a country, we must do even more to preserve this democracy for the sake of posterity.
“Apart from being the fifth conservative democratic transfer of power from one administration to another since the beginning of the 4th Republic, it 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, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as the mandate you gave to me and my dear brother, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey,” the governor said.