{
  "id": 18008527,
  "title": "2027: Cross River behind Tinubu, Otu — Betta Edu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/2027-cross-river-behind-tinubu-otu-betta-edu-18008527",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-03T19:29:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-cross-river-behind-tinubu-otu-betta-edu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Betta Edu, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign and Governor Bassey Otu's bid for a second term in Cross River State during the 2027 general elections. Edu, who leads the Women Mobilisation Directorate of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, made her statements at an APC rally in Calabar. She emphasized Cross River State's unwavering backing for Tinubu and Otu, describing the rally as a testament to the party's unity and determination. Edu called on party members, women, youths, and grassroots mobilisers to maintain this momentum through community engagement and voter education as the 2027 elections approach. The rally was graced by high-ranking officials, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the APC National Chairman, and governors from Cross River, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Edo states. The event also saw participation from members of the Presidential Campaign Council, political leaders, and supporters.",
  "summary": "Former minister Betta Edu says Cross River State is 100% behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and Governor Bassey Otu’s second-term bid in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-cross-river-behind-tinubu-otu-betta-edu/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}