Obubra/Etung:Tawo Steps Down, Congratulates Consensus APC Candidate, Blessing Egbara
Captain Edom Tawo steps down in Obubra/Etung APC race, congratulates Blessing Egbara who emerged as consensus candidate ahead of primaries
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Former Cross River APC Chairman Resigns Membership, Cite Collapsed Party Values
- by Patrick
- May 15, 2026
By Sylvia Akpan The Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, has officially withdrawn his membership from the ruling party, citing what he described as the “erosion of the party’s founding values.” In a letter he signed dated May 7, 2026, and addressed to the Secretary of
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Obubra/Etung: Tawo Continues Engagements Amidst Claims Of Consensus Building
- by Jonathan
- May 15, 2026
Captain Edom Tawo continues APC engagements in Obubra/Etung despite consensus moves to return Hon Mike Etaba for a fourth term ahead of primaries.
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Defection Hits Cross River APC, As Upan Odey, Jedy-Agba Dump Party
- by Jonathan
- May 7, 2026
Former Cross River guber aspirant John Upan Odey and Prince KJ Jedy-Agba have resigned from the APC, citing a need for broader political participation
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BREAKING: Alex Egbona’s Aide, Wekekayo Eteng Ekpe Hospitalised After Slumping At APC Event
- by Jonathan
- May 5, 2026
Barr. Wekayo Eteng Ekpe, aide to Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona, slumped at an APC event in Ugep on May 5, 2026, and was rushed to the hospital. Condition unknown.
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Jarigbe Counters Ayade, Says Ex-Governor Distorting Facts
- by Jonathan
- May 5, 2026
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen. Jarigbe Agom has countered the former Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, says he is distorting facts. Recall that Ayade who indicated interest in returning to the National Assembly as the Senator representing Cross River North district, a
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#CRDecides2027:President Tinubu Asked Me To Drop Senate Ambition – Ayade Speaks
- by Jonathan
- May 5, 2026
By Jonathan Ugbal A one-time Governor of Cross River State and former federal lawmaker, Senator Benedict Ayade says Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu “ordered” him to drop his bid to be the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Cross River North district in the 2027 general election. The former Governor stated this in
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#CRDecides2027: Ayade To Miss APC Forum Screening In Ogoja Over Visit To Presidency
- by Jonathan
- April 30, 2026
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent A one time Governor of Cross River, Senator Ben Ayade may miss the leadership forum screening organised by the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC slated for today, in Ogoja for National Assembly aspirants over a visit to Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. Mr. Ayade has indicated interest