30/08/2026
A HUMBLE APPEAL TO HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR PRINCE BASSEY OTU
Your Excellency, as you prepare to visit Cross River North, particularly Yala Local Government Area, I wish to make this humble appeal to you.
To be clear, I do not know the specific reason for your visit, and I do not want to assume or speculate about your agenda. But whatever brings you to Yala, I sincerely appeal to you to make your visit meaningful to the entire people of Ukelle.
Sir, please find time to visit North Ukelle.
Go beyond the places where the roads are accessible. Go to Wanikade, wanokom and Wanihem in North Ukelle, and see the condition of the Ukelle road for yourself.
Let the people not only hear that the Governor came to Yala. Let them feel that the Governor came because their concerns matter.
Your Excellency sir, when you visit, please look beyond politics and personalities. Look at the deplorable and unmotorable roads, the lack of reliable electricity, the condition of our healthcare facilities, our schools and the general lack of basic infrastructure confronting our people.
These are not just political talking points. These are the realities of human beings who wake up every day and struggle to survive in communities that have remained painfully underdeveloped.
Sir, perhaps you have heard the voices of Ukelle youths on social media. Perhaps you have seen the discussions around the No Road, No Election movement.
But I appeal to you sir, don't judge the anger until you have seen the reason behind it.
Come to North Ukelle.
See the road.
Speak with the people.
Ask the farmers how they transport their produce. Ask the sick how they reach healthcare facilities. Ask students and teachers about the condition of their schools. Ask ordinary residents what it means to live without adequate infrastructure.
Let the people speak directly to you.
And to our community leaders and those who will have the opportunity to receive His Excellency, I humbly appeal, please do not show him only the beautiful and motorable parts of Ukelle.
Do not shield the problems from the man who has the responsibility and authority to help solve them.
