by crossriverwatch admin As a political scientist, and one who actually practices the Science of Politics both as a consultant, activist and public opinion analyzer, we do not take words lightly especially when used in a political context. Governor Liyel Imoke on his 53rd birthday speech, is quoted to have said the following as reported
by crossriverwatch admin Mr. Legor Idagbo has never met me one on one and I dare say he does not know me but as a Cross Riverian passionate about the affairs of my state, I feel a strong urge to write this piece on behalf of Cross River Coalition for Good Governance which I lead.
by crossriverwatch admin Congratulations to the latest Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Cross River State of Nigeria, Tawo Eja Tawo. He was nominated for conferment of the prestigious title by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee last weekend. All in all, 17 lawyers in the country made the prestigious rank this year. The investiture of
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