TOPIC The Obubra Conflict And Communal Crisis In Cross River: Remote Causes And Sustainable Solutions. INTRODUCTION A conflict is usually defined as an argument that has become protracted. As a verb, it loosely means a clash and exists in different forms across all facets of human existence. In Cross River State, one form of conflict
By Archibong Jeremiah CrossRiverWatch has exclusively obtained an audio conversation between Hon. Patrick Uguge and his ward (name withheld) after he allegedly raped her. The incident occurred in mid-April 2023 in Ogoja. Hon. Uguge was arrested by the Police a few days ago following a complaint by the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, BRCI. In the
By Our Reporters The Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC Prof. Gabriel Yomere has the officials lamenting about logistical challenges are not shortlisted. Speaking to journalists as broadcasted by Hit 95.9 FM, the REC said those engaged by the Commission have been deployed and are at their community of assignment. He said for BVAS
By Our Reporters There are allegations of logistical challenges confronting the ongoing presidential and national assembly elections. Some officials said they are stranded. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Prof. Gabriel Yomere is yet to respond to the issues raised. Listen to the podcast recorded from Hit 95.9FM:
TOPIC Electoral Vices: Offenses, Penalties, And Why We Must Vote Not Fight As Citizens. INTRODUCTION The Presidential and National Assembly polls will be held in five days’ time with the 93.4 million registered voters expected to turn up and vote to elect one President, 109 Senators, and 360 members of the House of Representatives. This
By Patrick Obia The Cross River gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Mr. Effiong Nyong has reiterated his campaign mantra to make the State an economic hub if elected as governor in the March 11, 2023 polls. Effiong gave the assurance while featuring as a guest on FAD 93.1FM Calabar morning political show
TOPIC Queuing For Money, Fuel, And PVC: Reality And Way Forward. INTRODUCTION There are only 20 days left to the Presidential and National Assembly polls slated for Saturday, February 25, 2023. It is expected that the candidates of the various political parties will be on the final leg of their campaigns. However, conversations have centered
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State All Progressives Congress (APC) guber candidate, Prince Bassey Edet Otu has unveiled his manifesto. He unveiled the manifesto tagged ‘People-First’ to journalists at the NUJ press center Calabar today, Monday. The former Senator who represented the Southern Senatorial District said he will complement on the gains of past