by crossriverwatch admin Hitherto, doing politics in Cross River witnessed healthy rivalry where gladiators proved their popularity or political sagacity by emerging as candidates of their respective parties. This stage of course involved rivalry within the same party from where it was taken to the stage of external rivalry which involved opposing parties. Whereas different
by crossriverwatch admin As someone who has followed political permutations in this country, I do not accept holistically that the biggest factor working against Cross River in the summit of states in Abuja is our low voter strength. Rather, I will argue that part of our greatest undoing has been our inability to produce charismatic
by crossriverwatch admin This piece is not, and cannot be a praise song rather it is an attempt to share a thought about a man I have known for over 15 years since the launch of democratic government. To many Nigerians Senator Liyel Imoke is just the governor of Cross River State but to me
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