{
  "id": 19383791,
  "title": "Otu’s Achievements Undeniable, Deserves 80% Performance Score, Says Higgins Peters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/otus-achievements-undeniable-deserves-80-performance-score-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T19:19:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/10/otus-achievements-undeniable-deserves-80-performance-score-says-higgins-peters/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "High Chief Higgins Peters, a respected Cross River stakeholder, has awarded Governor Bassey Edet Otu an impressive 80 percent performance score. This rating is a testament to the governor’s accomplishments in infrastructure improvement, investment attraction, and economic repositioning. In defending the administration's record, Peters emphasized that Otu's performance should be assessed based on tangible results, not political biases or personal connections. He firmly stated that if a governor were not performing well, he would not hesitate to acknowledge it.\n\nPeters highlighted the significance of the Governor's Ball, held at Government House in Calabar, as a strong endorsement of Otu's leadership. He noted that the event did not rely on public funds, but instead attracted numerous influential business leaders, industry magnates, and distinguished personalities from across the nation. These attendees were drawn not only to honor Otu but also to explore the investment and economic opportunities emerging in Cross River.\n\nHe underscored that leadership is a critical factor in attracting investment, as natural resources and economic potential alone are insufficient to stimulate prosperity. Peters cited the Managing Director of Global Tanaris to reinforce his argument, asserting that Otu's purposeful leadership inspires confidence, draws investors, and unlocks economic opportunities.\n\nAdditionally, Peters highlighted the upcoming ASDEX conference, a major economic milestone for Cross River, as a direct reflection of the governor's credible leadership and investment confidence. He explained that securing such an international business conference required a rigorous evaluation process, including assessments of performance, leadership integrity, and investment potential. The ASDEX conference, therefore, symbolizes a significant economic opportunity for the state and presents an unparalleled chance for residents and businesses to capitalize on its benefits.",
  "summary": "High Chief Higgins Peters, a prominent Cross River stakeholder, has given Governor Bassey Edet Otu an emphatic 80 per cent performance rating, declaring that the governor’s achievements in infrastructure renewal,",
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  "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."
}