By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has rallied behind its Chairman, Hon. Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, following his appointment as Secretary, Contact and Mobilization, South-South, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, describing the development as a fitting reward for a lifetime of service to the people. In a
By Wisdom Eteng The Director-General of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Governorship Campaign Organization in Cross River State, Hon. Prince Henry Enyong, has appealed to party members, supporters, and well-wishers to remain calm following the reported omission of the names of the party’s governorship candidate, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, and her running mate, Dr. Dino Morgan,
By Affiong Oyak Residents of Iko Ekperem community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State have expressed deep frustration over the continued poor condition of their main access road, despite repeated campaign promises by politicians and their representatives. Residents who spoke with CrossRiverWatch said the road project was first started around 2017/2018 but
Umar Abubakar was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force on the 6th day of May, 2026, a few days before his wedding. He was never granted bail. He was never convicted. But he was held in Prison anyway in violation of his fundamental rights to liberty and freedom of movement. He had a right to
By Kelvin Ololo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken its campaign for the 2027 general election to Cross River State, with its vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, criticizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies and urging residents to support the party’s proposed economic reforms. Amaechi spoke during a town hall meeting in Calabar, as
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, has condemned the reported attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consultative meetings in Calabar South, describing the incident as a dangerous assault on democratic participation and a troubling warning ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement
By Patrick Obia The Development Association of Cross River State (DACRISS) has condemned remarks attributed to the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, concerning Cross River State’s littoral status, population, political identity and relationship with neighboring Akwa Ibom State. In a statement signed by its Chief of Party, Chief John Offiong, DACRISS
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to use his position to facilitate an early and equitable resolution of the long-running dispute between Cross River and Akwa Ibom states over offshore oil wells. The Forum made the call in a statement issued in response to remarks