By Ushang Ewa The representative of Cross River Central district in the red chambers of the national assembly, John Owan-Enoh will meet with the hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state on Saturday. Sources close to Senator Owan-Enoh say contrary to speculations that he is defecting on Saturday, he is rather scheduled
As we draw near to the midterm of this administration come next month, and in political terms, about one year to the emergence of candidates for the next general elections, most politicians are already oiling their tools predictably to position for the next election. Without much to engage us, we have no choice other than
By Odey Ojeka The two factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the central senatorial district of Cross River State led by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Usani and the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla have mended fences. The duo announced the reconciliation process at a meeting
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on prosecution, Barrister Okoi Obono-Obla has refuted claims by Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade that there is no ideological difference between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Obla said that contrary to Ayade’s claim, the PDP stands for
Xavier Ojeka Odey The bickering and infighting among stalwarts of the APC in Cross River Central and Yakurr LGA in particular is set to come to an end with the resolve of major stakeholders to sheath their swords and work for the collective interest of the party. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani,
By Inyali Peter The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has accused Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade of having a ‘callous and lackluster’ attitude towards the deteriorating security situation in the state and demanded his resignation. The APC in a statement signed by the acting state chairman, John Ochalla said before the advent
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The local governments elections slated for June 17, 2017 by the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) may not hold as scheduled with internal party politics as well as funding amongst key reason CrossRiverWatch findings reveal. The Governor, Senator Ben Ayade is also said not to be keen on the elections
By Inyali Peter The Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN, has welcomed Senator Florence Ita-Giwa who defected from the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) for APC recently. Senator Egba in a statement said Ita-Giwa’s decision shows her commitment to deploy her wealth of experience in driving Nigeria forward.