The Chairman of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Cross River State, Anthony Bissong Attah, has characterized the wave of endorsements for Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu as "more of a commercial enterprise than genuine political support."

In an exclusive interview on Friday, Attah alleged that certain politicians have transformed political endorsements into a profitable business venture, with many reportedly earning substantial sums through these activities.

"The current wave of endorsements is a business transaction for some enterprising politicians," Attah stated. "These endorsements will persist, and the same individuals will likely repeat them several times before the 2027 elections."

According to the YPP chairman, some groups and individuals are expected to endorse the same political figures up to five times, leveraging these endorsements for financial gain. He added, "Each time the beneficiary fails to maintain the 'investment,' the terms of the deal change."

Attah cautioned against taking these endorsements at face value, warning that today's supporters could become tomorrow's opponents. "This is politics," he remarked, dismissing the endorsements as media-driven spectacles with little substance. "It's more motion than movement, largely hyped in the media without significant political weight," he said.

Commenting on the recent wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Attah expressed skepticism about their long-term impact. He predicted that disillusionment would eventually set in as internal tensions within the APC intensify.

"As more people flood into the APC, a crack in the expendable army of traditional supporters is inevitable," he observed. "A well-organized political party can seize the moment and take advantage of the coming implosion."

The YPP chairman's comments come amid increasing endorsements for both Governor Otu and President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising questions about the authenticity and motivations behind such political maneuvers in Nigeria's evolving political landscape.