Section 77 appears to demand party register compliance, but its real goal is locking aspirants inside parties after disputed primaries. F. Baba Isa argues this provision fails to prevent decamping while eroding democratic choice — and asks whether it serves the masses or political godfathers.
Legal analysis: Can an aspirant decamp and become a candidate in another party after losing primaries under Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026? F. Baba Isa explains.
Let me begin with a quotable quote from a former Governor of Cross River State: “I have always kicked against some of the politicians who give out Okada as empowerment scheme even as some of my political allies kick against my position. If there is anybody who doesn’t support Okada for empowerment, it’s me, I
On this special occasion of International Women’s Day, we celebrate an outstanding young woman whose capacity, influence, and leadership have earned her recognition far beyond her age and status Utibe Abasi Orok Bassey Duke. Utibe Abasi has consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and dedication to empowering women and young people. Her ability to mobilize, inspire, and
The submission of the Federal Government’s Inter-Agency Committee report to the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), listing Cross River State once again as an oil-producing state, is a development of profound and historical significance. For many, it is a welcome and long overdue announcement. For me, it is a deeply personal moment of
Twenty-five years is long enough to build a legacy. For the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), that legacy is one of systematic starvation. In a quarter-century of existence, successive state governments have failed to construct a single significant physical structure on its campuses. Walk through UNICROSS today and you will find classrooms, laboratories, and
As we approach the 2027 general elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress in Cross River State on paper, is the party to beat but with a robust opposition in the horizon, there is a compelling reason for the party leadership in the State to field popular electable candidates that will not only ensure victory for
Today, we do not merely mark the passing of another year; we celebrate a life poured out in service to truth, justice, and humanity. You are more than a leader. You are a light bearer in dark places, a voice for the voiceless, and a compass for many who would have lost their way in