C’River 2027: PDP guber candidate accepts Otu’s debate challenge

August 25, 2026

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By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River, Sir Arthur Javis-Archibong, has accepted a challenge to engage Gov. Bassey Otu in an open debate ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

Archibong, who spoke with journalists in Calabar on Tuesday, said he was ready to participate in the debate at any time and venue chosen by the governor, provided Otu would attend personally.

C’River 2027: PDP guber candidate accepts Otu’s debate challenge

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