By Kelvin Ololo The 2027 governorship contest in Cross River State is beginning to take clearer shape, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releasing details of 12 candidates seeking the governorship ticket of different political parties, including incumbent Governor Bassey Otu. The details were displayed on Monday at the INEC headquarters along the Murtala
By Sylvia Akpan The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its campaign agenda of economic recovery, political restructuring, security reform and accountable leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. These and many other strategies were the highlights of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, political gathering held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. Speaking during the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The People Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has declared his readiness to engage the Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu in an open debate at any time and venue of the governor’s choosing, provided the governor himself will be present. Speaking with journalists in Calabar on
By Patrick Obia The Cross River Southern Senatorial candidate for the 2027 general election, Prophetess Esther Archibong, has rolled out modalities to wrestle power from her opponents. She made the affirmation while responding to questions from journalists in Calabar, the state capital. Honourable Esther noted that though her quest is divine but she is moved
By Patrick Obia Suspected factional dispute within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, has taken a fresh turn following a recent Court of Appeal judgment involving the party’s governorship candidate in Osun State. A faction of the PDP in Cross River, led by supporters of the Tanimu Turaki-led national leadership, said the
By Patrick Obia The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Sir. Arthur Jarvis Archibong has vowed to only govern the state for four years rather than eight. He made the covenant while addressing journalists in Calabar, the state capital alongside his running mate, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, Esq., and his
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 general elections, Sir. Arthur Jarvis Archibong has addressed journalists in the state, rolling out his dreams for the state. Addressing the Press alongside his Deputy governorship candidate, Barrister Alphonsus Ogar Eba and his entourage, Sir. Archibong tackled
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has proceeded on a working recess, allowing lawmakers to take their legislative activities beyond the chambers and deepen engagement with their constituents. In a statement, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Matthew Okache, said, the recess provides members of the 10th Assembly an opportunity