Since 1999, in every state there is this group of persons called the political class, they run the state, share state budget and contracts among themselves, rotate political offices and appointments among themselves, to an extent their children marry one another. Power usually rotates within that group, from fathers to sons and daughters. When they
Every Cross Riverian deserves the best deal in 2019! Making this a reality should be the present preoccupation of every person from this potentially great state – politically inclined or not. It is therefore surprising that a piece of writing with the above caption surfaced online recently: inferring from the said article, the author, Mr.
Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR, is an author, bureaucrat, a politician, a philanthropist, and a farmer. Goddy Jedy-Agba was born on August 20, 1958 in Obudu, Cross River State. He obtained his first Degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria in 1983. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the
The good people of Obudu lost the member representing the Obudu State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Stephen Ukpukpen, to the cold hands of death in the second quarter of 2018. Stephen Ukpukpen was laid to rest on Saturday, July 28th 2017 in his village, Bedia in Obudu Local
Genius was always a two – way street. It can lead unto fortune. It can also lead unto damnation. The temperament is decided by the genius himself, and the fortunes thereof fall on the side of his wishes. That is why an accused will confess to his lawyer how he stabbed the dead to death
The clamor by certain interest groups for Boki to stake a claim for a position in the National Assembly come 2019 has reached feverish pitch. Some people are exemplifying Boki nationalism in this demand. Interestingly everyone seems to focus on the position of House of Representatives. Nobody wants to demand for the Senate seat. The
It is no longer news that PDP delivered her candidate in Obudu in a campaign led by Governor Ayade himself, what is rather news is that Ayade has proven to critics that he is master of the game and that he should be taken serious. You may want to ask me what the game is.
How can people like Edem Duke dare to aspire to be governor of Cross River State? Does he have no shame? Does speaking nice English amount to knowing how to lead? What happened to Duke and Duke? The fast food around state housing estate? How about the mirage? As Minister of Tourism, he had all