Gov Otu Labels ADC “Kwashiorkor Politicians,” Says PDP Remains a Spent Force

By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a gathering of “kwashiorkor politicians,” dismissing the party as a mere distraction to the state’s ongoing development drive.

The governor made the remarks on Tuesday in Calabar while receiving the endorsement of former Bakassi Defence Force members, who pledged their support for his 2027 re-election bid.

“Kwashiorkor Politicians” and Political Distractions

Speaking at the event, Otu said political forces like the ADC lacked the capacity to unseat his government or deliver meaningful progress to the people.

“We have heard that some kwashiorkor persons are making moves to take over power under the name ADC. They are nothing more than detractors and a distraction. They cannot take us back to Egypt,” he stated.

He further criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as another “sickly group” incapable of restoring Nigeria to what he called the “dark days” of the past.

“As one who has once been in opposition, I know a band of detractors when I see them. They are the same people who plunged Nigerians into hardship. They won’t succeed,” Otu added.

Democracy and Political Freedoms

Despite his strong words, the governor assured citizens of his administration’s commitment to democratic principles, insisting that dissenting voices would not be silenced.

“We are in a democracy, and we won’t stop anyone from exercising their rights to speak, associate, or regroup for political purposes,” he maintained.

The governor’s remarks come amid increasing political alignments and endorsements as the 2027 election cycle begins to gather momentum in Cross River State.

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