by crossriverwatch admin Cross River journalist, Mr. Jude Okwe in a very reminiscing narrative titled “Cross River’s Unwanted Governor” on CrossRiverWatch not long ago reminded all and sundry of how it has been historically easier for the camel to pass through the needles’ eye than for a candidate supported by the establishment to win Cross
by crossriverwatch admin In the days of yore, the ‘fattening room’ tradition of the Efik people of Calabar, Cross River State, was seen as a viable means of preparing a young lady for the challenges of womanhood. But unfortunately today, it has gone through series of reformation and modification due to civilization. This age-long tradition
by crossriverwatch admin Loyalty is a very common word frequently used in the political circle, it is a virtue demanded of every politician whether as leader or as follower. As a follower it is expected that you render total loyalty to your leader i.e. supporting every political decision he takes whether you consider them right
by crossriverwatch admin I was again present at Hon. Essien Ayi’s empowerment program for his constituents last weekend and I felt very sad about our circumstances in the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State. It is no longer excusable, indeed it has become an embarrassment of immense proportion to continue to hear ridiculous excuses
by crossriverwatch admin As we approach 2015, different interest groups, political parties, pressure groups and interested persons are jostling behind the scene on who the cap fit to take over the mantle of leadership from Governor Imoke. While as spectators we watch the fight of the Gladiators, I will use this medium to talk about
by crossriverwatch admin So much noise and permutations in the air in Cross River State on who will become the next governor, how the political parties are jostling and scheming on the criteria that will be adopted whether democratically or otherwise to choose their flag bearer, who it should be, why it should be him
by crossriverwatch admin The alternate title of this piece is: ‘Breathing Life into the Cross River Polity Ahead 2015 Polls’. The reason is simply because, usually, very few political activities take place in Cross River State before elections, no matter the importance associated with it – presidential, governorship, National Assembly, State Assembly or local government.
by crossriverwatch admin “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice. But there must never be a time when we fail to protest” –Elie Wiesel I wish this great scholar had my dear beloved Cross Riverians in mind when he made this statement, the present political dimension in the state as we