CROSS RIVER STATE: RESTORING TOURISM, REVIVING OUR PORTS AND LISTENING TO THE PEOPLE
After my return from USA on Tuesday November 3rd evening, I held a meeting with Lagos State NDC candidates, and yesterday November 4th morning, I travelled to Calabar, Cross River State, in continuation of our series of town hall meetings and engagements across the country.
In Calabar, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and I led our Cross River State NDC candidates, party members and other supporters on a courtesy visit to His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the Obong of Calabar.
At the palace of the respected traditional ruler, we informed him of our visit and the town hall meeting. He generously shared his words of wisdom with us and offered prayers and blessings.
At the town hall meeting, we had our usual interactive session, where participants expressed their concerns and asked questions about our plans for the Calabar Port, the restoration of Cross River State to its former status as a leading tourism destination, security, the economy and the general welfare of Nigerians when we are elected.
In my remarks, I assured them of the commitment of Senator Kwankwaso and me to uniting and securing the country and immediately embarking on aggressive investments in critical areas of development, particularly education and healthcare, while pulling our people out of poverty.
I also assured the teeming crowd of participants and supporters that, under our stewardship, the Calabar Port would become fully operational, alongside other ports across the Niger Delta.
On tourism, I recalled with nostalgia how Calabar, Obudu and other destinations in Cross River State used to be preferred tourism destinations for Nigerians and even foreigners. Today, due to poor governance and inadequate attention, the state has lost much of its tourism value. I committed to restoring Cross River State to its pride of place, starting with my personal commitment, when elected President, to spending my holidays at its tourism destinations.
I encouraged our members and supporters to be prepared to defend their votes on Election Day, especially in the face of continued hostility from the government.
My sincere gratitude goes to our teeming supporters, party members, candidates and well-wishers who attended the town hall meeting. I thank the organisers and the good people of Cross River State for the successful programme and their warm hospitality.
A New Nigeria is POssible, and Nigeria will be OK! -PO
This Northern man asked a smart question about Atiku, Tinubu and Peter Obi.😭
I didn’t expect how he ended the question! This is some genius thinking!
Every Nigerian should see this!✍️
TO THE GLORY OF GOD, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MANKIND.
Today, 2nd November, I mark another birthday with profound gratitude to Almighty God for the gift of life, His blessings, opportunities, and privileges. I take none of them for granted.
The best birthday gift you can give me today is to support and vote for His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, CON, the presidential candidate of the NDC, in the next election.
I am deeply grateful to everyone for your prayers, kind words, and support over the past year.
May Almighty God continue to grant me the wisdom, strength, and humility to serve humanity and, in my little way, help steer our dear country in the right direction.
To the glory of God and for the benefit of mankind.
Amen.
Idris Zekeri Junior
2nd November, 2026
As a northerner I'm not seeing Peter obi as a Southerner I'm seeing him as a pan Nigeria that will take Nigeria to a better position. Nigeria sai Peter Obi
Nigeria will be OK in sha'Allah, come 2027.
EXCLUSIVE REPORTS FROM THE INEC PORTAL
👉INEC has INCLUDED the NDC in the Kano State Governorship election, but the name of Aminu Gwarzo is left blank due to a "court order"... Meaning NDC will be on the ballot in Kano, but who the Governorship ticket belongs to will be settled by the Court.
👉 INEC has REMOVED the NDC and its Governorship Candidate from the Abia State election, which was earlier published.
👉The names of the omitted NDC Governorship Candidates in Cross River, Kebbi, and Nasarawa have been RESTORED
👉 INEC also INCLUDED the NDC in the Kaduna State Governorship, with the name of Mohammed Sani published instead of Sen. Danjuma La'ah.
👉Ogun State NDC Governorship Candidate was NOT restored.
The party leadership should make a further study of the updated list and take appropriate actions where necessary.
A US Army Private (the lowest ranking soldier in the army) earns 38 million naira yearly. Nigerian army privates allegedly earn between 2 to 3 million Naira per annum. These are men who risk their lives every day for the safety of Nigerians, Tinubu must explain whether their pay reflects their sacrifice for the nation.
Obi-Kwankwaso Women’s Group Begins Nationwide Mobilisation For 2027 Elections
Obi-Kwankwaso women’s support group is establishing structures across 36 states and the FCT to expand grassroots engagement for the 2027 elections.
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This morning in Warri, Delta state: Youths inprotest after they were tricked asked to wear branded Tinubu shirt for their morning run exercise.
Feeling deceived, the youths tore up the shirts, began planning to boycott the run, and started chanting “Peter Obi! Obi! Obi!”
The Momentum is gathering!
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, told PREMIUM TIMES that Peter Obi was duly admitted to study Philosophy in 1980. The university also authenticated the degree certificate examined by PREMIUM TIMES, confirming that he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Second Class Honours (Lower Division), in 1984.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐔𝐍𝐍’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐔𝐌 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒
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Why don’t I tell you about some things that His Excellency @PeterObi did as Governor of Anambra. I supported the Nigerian Governors Forum to put in place the world’s first sub-national peer review mechanism. Gov Peter Obi volunteered to be reviewed first. This is what we found…
Yesterday, I spoke with ARISE News on the Anambra debt question and other issues affecting our nation.
In the interview, I clarified the facts surrounding the multilateral development funds accessed by Anambra State, the financial position I left behind in 2014, and the urgent need to focus on the hardships confronting Nigerians rather than on political distractions. I am Sharing this interview to correct factual details, clear all doubts, and put the issues in their proper perspective.
A new Nigeria where leaders are proud of their past is POssible. -PO
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