C’River Governorship: PDP candidate accepts Otu debate challenge

August 25, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River, Arthur Archibong, has accepted Gov. Bassey Otu’s challenge to an open debate.

Archibong said he was ready to debate Otu at any time and venue the governor chose, provided Otu attended personally.

The candidate spoke with journalists in Calabar on Tuesday, responding to a challenge issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Ekpenyong Cobham.

“I am willing to honour the challenge to a debate, on one condition: that Gov. Bassey Otu will be there in person.

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