Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has felicitated the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu on his 65th birthday. The speaker in his felicitation message said Governor Otu has demonstrated a clear vision for a prosperous Cross River and the legislature has taken
By Favour Adinya A bill seeking to create Ogoja State from Cross River State has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, co-sponsored by the member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency of Cross River State, Godwin Offiono, and three other lawmakers, aims to alter the 1999 Constitution to carve a new
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has assured residents and business leaders that his administration is dedicated to resetting the development agenda to restore and establish the state as a prosperous sub-national entity. During an interactive session on Tuesday evening with selected resident business leaders and influential figures, Governor
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The member representing Yakurr 2 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mrs. Mercy Akpama has led female legislators outreach, promoting greater women participation in politics. The Female Legislators Outreach exercise organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) in collaboration with UN-WOMEN and the Government
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Some constituents in Akamkpa Local Local Government Area of Cross River State, have raised an alarm for a perceived imposition of a candidate for the upcoming local government elections in the State. In a letter signed by Mr. Ekam Ntem on behalf of the concerned Constituents and addressed to Governor Bassey Otu,
the safety and welfare of the Super Eagles and their officials remain the government’s top priority.
By Patrick Obia The Government of Cross River State has told local government chairmanship and counsellorship aspirants in the state to declare their assets before contesting. The warning was contained in a press release signed and made available by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Anthony Own Enoh, on Thursday, October 10th, 2024. The
By Godwin Ajom With the 2024 Cross River State Local Government Election just around the corner, stakeholders in the state have called for free, fair, transparent, and gender-sensitive elections. They said women should be allowed 30% inclusivity in elective positions at the grassroots and shy away from handpicking candidates as often witnessed in election tussles.