By Kelvin Ololo The Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly and member representing Boki II State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Hilary Ekpang Bisong, has expressed gratitude to his supporters following the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the political contest in Ikom/Boki. In a statement dated May 15, 2026, titled
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of the Governor’s renewed commitment to education, human capital development and the future of the state, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu on Thursday, 14th May, 2026, announced the resumption of bursary payments to Cross River students in tertiary institutions, alongside the introduction of
Captain Edom Tawo steps down in Obubra/Etung APC race, congratulates Blessing Egbara who emerged as consensus candidate ahead of primaries
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The Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, has officially withdrawn his membership from the ruling party, citing what he described as the “erosion of the party’s founding values.”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
Captain Edom Tawo continues APC engagements in Obubra/Etung despite consensus moves to return Hon Mike Etaba for a fourth term ahead of primaries.
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
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.
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