Hon. Victor Abang, popularly known as Mature, ran for the Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency seat in the recent general elections and lost to his opponent in PDP. He spoke to CrossRiverWatch recently on why he lost and what he has been doing outside politics. Excerpts: CRW: Your party, the APC lost everything in Cross River state
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River first family, Governor Ben Ayade and wife, Dr. Linda Ayade dancing to the tune of reigning song, “Gbe Bodi e” on the night before their inauguration for a second term in office.
By Efa Sunday, Government House Correspondent The newly sworn-in Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade seems to have finally realized the reality and cost implication of his “over six thousand appointees” in the State payroll during his first tenure, as he finally termed it “biting more than I can chew.” Governor Ayade made
By Our Reporter Five trucks loaded with soldiers and a sixth with operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad SARS arrived Ukambi this morning, villagers have informed CrossRiverWatch. Some of the villagers who spoke to CrossRiverWatch on phone said that the soldiers, who came last night and arrested two persons, arrived this (Wednesday) morning again
In the four years of the mandate given to Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade as Governor of Cross River State, the word ‘industrialization’ was perhaps the most used by Mr. Ayade, his over 6, 000 aides and official correspondence from the Peregrino House. In his first communication with Cross Riverians as Governor which was his acceptance speech
By Efa Sunday, Government House Correspondent CrossRiverWatch brings you exclusive audio of the Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade’s address to his former appointees before dissolution of the 2015-2019 Executive members of his cabinet today. In his address he said he’s set to take up the role of a “Project Manager”, supervising the completion
By Ushang Ewa The ongoing feud between one of the host communities for the Obudu International cargo airport, Ukambi and state government agents handling the project appears to be getting worse by the day. CrossRiverWatch just received information that a truck load of soldiers from the Brigadier Ally Cantonment Ogoja, who are currently on duty
By Efa Sunday, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has today officially dissolved the 2015-2019 Executive members of his cabinet, saying that he is set to take up the role of a “Project Manager”, supervising the completion of all projects ongoing in the State. Bearing his mind at the event today