By Aplefe Ojong Even with the postponement of the general elections which would have been days away, thick, dark and ominous clouds are still gathering against the House of Representatives return ambition of Hon. Bassey Ewa, representing the Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency of Cross River State at the lower chambers. Recent events and political developments in
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Police Headquarters Diamond Hill Calabar has been urged to immediately intervene and launch an investigation into a case of attempted murder. The call was made by Barrister James Ibor, the Principal Counsel, Basic Rights Council, solicitor to Mr. Nkasi Ibe
By Our Correspondent In what could be described as hurricane Ayade, which has been sweeping across the three senatorial zones of the state, to rally support for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidates, for the April 11, rescheduled general elections, thousands of supporters yesterday were on hand to receive the party campaign train at Akamkpa
By Archibong Jeremiah The Independent National Electoral Commission in Cross River State has immortalized the immediate past Resident Electoral Commissioner of the State, Mr. Mike Igini by naming it’s newly completed 500 capacity conference hall after him in recognition of his contribution to enhancing the credibility of the commission during his period in the state.
By Aplefe Ojong Angry youths in Ward 12, Calabar South Local Government of Cross River State, on Saturday, February 7, 2015, torn off and burned the posters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer for the Cross River State Southern Senatorial District for the upper Chambers in the re-scheduled general election for March 28th,
By Jonathan Ugbal The Labour Party candidate for Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Federal Constituency in the forthcoming election, Godwin Amanke says that the People Democratic Party, PDP has no eligible candidate for the seat. The former Chairman of Obanliku Local Government Area, popularly known as ‘Timaya’ made this known while addressing supporters at Government primary school Mgbenege, Utugwang
By Jonathan Ugbal/Elijah Ugani Candidates of the Labour Party in the northern senatorial district yesterday took their campaign to Obudu local government area to canvass for votes. The campaign train included Julius Okputu, the Senatorial candidate, Godwin Amanke, candidate for Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku federal constituency in the National Assembly and Godwin Akwaji, candidate for Obudu state constituency
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke today, Saturday commissioned a new library complex in the Cross River State College of Education, Awi/Akamkpa. The state governor who was escorted by a large entourage including his deputy, Barrister Efiok Cohbam, the state People’s Democratic Party, PDP governorship flag bearer and his deputy,