Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu
By BASSEY EFFIONG, Calabar –
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Cross River, Bassey Otu has announced suspension of all his political activities forthwith.
Senator Otu, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, said he was suspending the activities to mourn with the families of 7 fun seekers, who died in a car accident during the bikers carnival on Tuesday in Calabar.
He said: “The news of the unfortunate and tragic death of some residents in Cross River who left their homes to watch the bikers parade came to me as a rude shock.
“I deeply commiserate with the families of those who lost their lives in that tragic but avoidable incident and pray that the good Lord comfort them.
“I totally condemn this unfortunate and avoidable death of innocent citizens of our dear state.
“I join the government and other well-meaning residents in Cross River in calling for a thorough investigation into the matter with the aim of ensuring that those found culpable are made to face the full wrath of the law.
“To honour the dead, I have decided to suspend all my political activities till further notice to mourn with the families of the injured and those who lost their lives,” he said.
