**2027 Elections: Cross River Sports Commission Unveils Grassroots Support Group for Tinubu, Otu** In a bid to mobilize support for President Bola Tinubu and Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu's re-election bid in 2027, the Cross River State Sports Commission has inaugurated a grassroots support group known as the "Sport Community Support Group". The group's primary objective is to rally support across various platforms and mobilize grassroots participation to ensure a landslide victory in the 2027 general elections. The inauguration ceremony, which took place in Calabar, saw the Sports Commission Chairman, Lawrence Etta, commend the newly inaugurated members for their crucial role in effective grassroots mobilization. Etta emphasized the importance of the group in supporting the Tinubu and Otu re-election bid, describing it as a continuation of policies aimed at securing Nigeria's economic stability, youth empowerment, and long-term national development. Etta, a strong believer in the unifying power of sports, encouraged members to remain focused, organized, and proactive in their engagement efforts. He also stressed that sports have the capacity to bring people together across ethnic, religious, and ideological divides, making it a powerful tool for national unity. The group's task is to promote the achievements of the federal and state governments, particularly the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and the People's First Mantra of Governor Bassey Otu. This will involve carrying out grassroots evangelism and mobilizing support for the re-election bid. The move by the Cross River State Sports Commission is a strategic attempt to leverage the power of sports to drive grassroots mobilization and secure a landslide victory in the 2027 general elections. It remains to be seen how effective this approach will be, but one thing is certain – the stakes are high, and the future of Nigeria hangs in the balance.