Defection Hits Cross River APC, As Upan Odey, Jedy-Agba Dump Party
Former Cross River guber aspirant John Upan Odey and Prince KJ Jedy-Agba have resigned from the APC, citing a need for broader political participation
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BREAKING: Alex Egbona’s Aide, Wekekayo Eteng Ekpe Hospitalised After Slumping At APC Event
- by Jonathan
- May 5, 2026
Barr. Wekayo Eteng Ekpe, aide to Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona, slumped at an APC event in Ugep on May 5, 2026, and was rushed to the hospital. Condition unknown.
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Jarigbe Counters Ayade, Says Ex-Governor Distorting Facts
- by Jonathan
- May 5, 2026
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen. Jarigbe Agom has countered the former Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, says he is distorting facts. Recall that Ayade who indicated interest in returning to the National Assembly as the Senator representing Cross River North district, a
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#CRDecides2027:President Tinubu Asked Me To Drop Senate Ambition – Ayade Speaks
- by Jonathan
- May 5, 2026
By Jonathan Ugbal A one-time Governor of Cross River State and former federal lawmaker, Senator Benedict Ayade says Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu “ordered” him to drop his bid to be the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Cross River North district in the 2027 general election. The former Governor stated this in
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#CRDecides2027: Ayade To Miss APC Forum Screening In Ogoja Over Visit To Presidency
- by Jonathan
- April 30, 2026
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent A one time Governor of Cross River, Senator Ben Ayade may miss the leadership forum screening organised by the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC slated for today, in Ogoja for National Assembly aspirants over a visit to Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. Mr. Ayade has indicated interest
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Etung Born Pilot, Captain Tawo Declares For Obubra/Etung Reps Seat
- by Jonathan
- April 30, 2026
Etung-born pilot Captain Edom Tawo picks APC forms for Obubra/Etung Reps seat, vows to end “poor representation” and deliver real results.
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Victor Abang Seeks 2nd Term, Emphasizes Experience And Legislative Impact
- by Patrick
- April 22, 2026
By Kelvin Ololo The member representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Victor Abang, has formally declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), positioning continuity and experience as central to his re-election bid. Addressing party members and constituents,
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2027 Elections: Resign Your Appointment By March 26 – Governor Otu Orders His Appointees
- by sysadmin s3c
- March 19, 2026
By Kelvin Ololo Governor Bassey Otu has directed all members of the State Executive Council and political appointees in Cross River State who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before March 26, 2026. The directive, aimed at ensuring focus and accountability in governance ahead of the