By CrossRiverWatch admin Policemen have attacked a joint crew of the media on their way to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters along Muritala Mohammed Highway, in Calabar. The joint crew, which comprises a team of Channels Television and Guardian Newspaper was attacked around the Calabar roundabout, by RCC Junction this evening. According to
By Aplefe Ojong Early results from the polling unit of the Cross River state deputy governor, Mr. Efiok Cobham have shown that the deputy governor could not garner enough support to deliver for his party as promised. Reports say that, Efiok Cobham lost his unit in Creek Town, Odukpani to the rival LP in the
By Jonathan Ugbal Unconfirmed results counted at the INEC office opposite the Chief J.D. Agba Memorial Stadium, Obudu indicate that the PDP candidate for the House of Representatives seat for the Obudu/Obanlikwu/Bekwarra Federal Constituency, Barrister Legor Idagbo has beaten his close rival, the LP candidate, Dr. Godwin Amanke to the Reps slot. Counting began at
ADVERTORIAL PRESS RELEASE GOV. IMOKE IS INTIMIDATING AND INDUCING INEC OFFICIALS AND PARTY AGENTS TO CHANGE RESULTS! After the initial delay, following the malfunctioning of the newly introduced Card Reader, the first phase of the 2015 Elections has held despite all odds and we thank God that it went peacefully in many places. But with
By Aplefe Ojong The election in Etung local government took a violent turn yesterday as an unidentified supporter of one of the warring political parties in the local government was reportedly shot dead. The shooting was said to have occurred at a location called “station” in Etung Local Government Area of the State. CrossRiverWatch gathered
By CrossRiverWatch admin A CrossRiverWatch reporter yesterday caught a PDP polling agent on camera going to the voting cubicle to influence voters while other notable members were also seen boasting that PDP will sweep the polls in the state. The incident took place at St. Stephen’s Primary School, Obudu, behind Mega Hilton hotel, a stone
By Our Correspondent Cross River State governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that the failure that characterized yesterday’s Presidential and National Assembly election is avoided in the April 11 governorship and House of Assembly polls. Imoke, who gave the charge shortly after casting his vote at the
By Aplefe Ojong/Archibong Jeremiah/Okwo Kerry/Elijah Ugani The Presidential and National Assembly elections in Cross River State held across the state with reports of late arrival of materials and INEC officials as well as initial failure of the card reader. Our reporters who were scattered across the state say the process started with anxious voters waiting