By Jonathan Ugbal The National Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a 22-man campaign council and election management team for the February 26, 2022 legislative by-election in Cross River State. Two seats – the Ogoja/Yala federal constituency and the Akpabuyo State constituency positions are up for grabs. And, a statement issued
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Benedict Ayade of Cross River State has announced 98 new appointments including a Senior Special Assistant on Abuja legal matters, days leading to the February 26, 2022, legislative by-elections in Cross River State. The list was made public on Tuesday afternoon, in a signed press statement by his deputy spokesman, Linus
In the odyssey, by Homer, hospitality is portrayed as the noblest of virtues. Zeus decreed that those who wish for the favor of the Gods must welcome foreign and domestic visitors with hospitality. “A man was supposed to offer the best of his food, his home, and his knowledge before ever asking for his guest’s
You see what is happening between PDP and APC in Cross River State is exactly what I have always prayed for. Boisterous opposition is a real threat to the people in charge. Essentially not because one is better or best than the other, but because there is a formidable contest. Best men are only found
By Ada Wodu, Punch Newspaper The Independent National Electoral Commission in Cross River State has trained at least 1,914 ad hoc staff for February 26, 2022, Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency and Akpabuyo State Constituency bye-elections in the State. INEC also outlined guidelines for the elections for the benefit of eligible voters in the elections as contained
By Ike Uchechukwu, Vanguard News Nigeria The Cross River State Governor Sen. Ben Ayade has told youths in the State that no one can change their destiny adding that they should not be intimidated by circumstances of their birth. The Governor gave the charge in Calabar, Saturday during a Youth Summit organized by APC Youths
By Anietie Akpan, The Guardian Newspaper The Cross River State’s National Assembly Caucus Chairman, Senator Gershom Bassey has promised to establish “Cross River State Security Trust Fund” in 2023, if elected as the governor of the State. It would be recalled that the Calabar-Oron waterways have not been safe in recent times, as onslaughts of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Ex-governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke has described former House of Representatives member and PDP Governorship aspirant, Amb. Nkoyo Toyo is a passionate woman. He eulogized her when the former Ambassador to Ethiopia and founder of the Gender and Development Action (GADA) Nigeria consulted him about her ambition. Recall that