The Cross River State Sports Commission has officially inaugurated a new grassroots initiative called the "Sport Community Support Group," aimed at mobilizing support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu as they campaign for re-election in 2027. This formation is part of a broader strategy to increase grassroots engagement and ensure that there is substantial voter support for both politicians in the upcoming general elections. During the inauguration ceremony held in Calabar, Chairman of the Sports Commission, Lawrence Etta, recognized the members of the support group as integral figures in the grassroots mobilization efforts necessary to secure electoral victories. He emphasized the importance of their role in rallying community support across various demographics to bolster the electoral campaigns of Tinubu and Otu. Etta also highlighted the continued policy initiatives under Tinubu and Otu that focus on advancing Nigeria's economic stability, youth empowerment, and long-term national development. He encouraged the support group to maintain focus and organization as they work toward achieving a significant electoral outcome in the next general elections, suggesting that their efforts could greatly influence the political landscape in Cross River State and beyond.