By Archibong Jeremiah An FCT High Court which sat in Abuja has declared a former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, as the winner of the Presidential primary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf made the declaration on Friday in his ruling and nullified the candidacy of former Cross River State Governor,
By Archibong Jeremiah Hon. Justice Ekwo of the Federal High Court Calabar, the Cross River State capital has ruled as “unconstitutional, illegal, and null and void” for the Cross River State House of Assembly to declare the seat of Hon. Elucate Ekom Okara (Obubra 2) vacant for decamping from PDP to APC. The judgment was
By Archibong Jeremiah A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Bwari, on Thursday, ordered the National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressive Congress, APC, to recognise the list of candidates for the 2019 general election in Cross River State, submitted by the Chief Etim John led executives of the party. Justice
By Favor Attih Mr. Daniel Obo has opined that PDP in Cross River State has no formidable opposition that can oust the incumbent administration of Sen. Ben Ayade, asserting that Ayade will have a smooth ride back to the Perogrino (Cross River State Government) House in the forthcoming general election. Obo speaking to CrossRiverWatch TV
By David Nsa Senator Victor Ndoma Egba, NDDC Board Chairman has responded to critics about his senatorial ambition to represent the people of Central Cross River State in the Red Chambers for a fourth term saying that he forgot quite a lot. The NDDC Board Chairman gave the respond in an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch
By Ushang Ewa The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has described as defeatist, the media parley held by the Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Wednesday in Calabar. A statement signed by the party’s publicity secretary Mr. Bassey Ita and made available to CrossRiverWatch said Mr. Ayade had “already accepted defeat” from the
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has said the State has enjoyed political peace under him due to his style of politics. Ayade stated this on Wednesday during a media parley with journalists in the State where he queried why journalists were asking questions over allegations that should not
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Governor Ben Ayade has appointed Barrister Ekpo Ada, as the new Managing Director, Cross River State Water Board limited, The governor also shocked pundits by returning the sacked Managing Director, Dr. Godwin Igile, as Chairman of the Board. Igile was sacked following allegations of financial impropriety in early 2018