Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Cross River State chapter has took to the streets of Calabar to celebrate the victory of Senator Bassey Otu at the Governorship Election Tribunal in Calabar.

A group of supporters who were dancing and chanting victory songs, at the Million Park, close to the Tribunal Court, carried a white coffin with the inscription “Prof. Sandy Onor of PDP RIP” while some in traditional attires and masquerades were dancing to the beat of a popular traditional dance known as Ekonbi.

The Election Petition Tribunal led by Justin Oken Inneh dismissed all the reliefs sought by the petitioners, (Senator Sandy Onor and others) in suit No. EPT/CR/GOV02/2023 and affirmed the election of Senator Otu and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey on March 18, 2023.

Reacting to the victory, an APC supporter, Elvis Etim while thanking God that the case has finally come to an end, said it was a sure victory for APC and the entire state.

“Thank God the case is finally over, I was expecting that otu will retain his seat as the governor of Cross River. Its a victory for Southern Senatorial district, APC and the entire Cross River State.” He stated.

Also reacting, Clement Odey, expressed satisfaction over the rulling and was optimistic that the governor would have time to concentrate on governing the state without distraction.

his words, “Now that the court has given it’s final judgement, Prince Otu will concentrate on governance. The court case was a kind of distraction to him and his administration, that alone calls for celebration.”

On his part, a supporter of the PDP, Ene Essien said, ” Well, before now, I knew everything will be screwed in favour of Prince Otu, but anything can still happen if PDP decides to go to Supreme court, Sandy can still come and take over as the governor of the state, they should not be too happy over this victory.”