By Jonathan Ugbal The winner of the August 11, 2018 house of assembly bye-election in Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State, Mrs. Abbey Ukpukpen has broken silence on her ambition pledging to give her constituents the “representation they deserve.” This was contained in a statement signed by her and issued Tuesday in
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has cast his vote at the ongoing house of assembly bye-election in Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State. Mr. Ayade arrived his polling unit at Kakum village in at 10:21 AM and immediately proceeded to be accredited amidst cheers from
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Ahead of the National Youth Day (NYD), Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has called on Catholic youths to get more involved in the political processes to improve the country’s fortune as the current crop of politicians do not mean well for them. Ayade who said this Wednesday, at
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Governors Ben Ayade of Cross River and his Ebonyi counterpart, David Umahi have signed a peace and infrastructure agreement to sustainably resolved the boundary crisis rocking communities in both states. The duo met yesterday in Portharcourt, the Rivers State capital to discuss the crisis which occurs in four flash
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has explained the reason why his administration is interested in the business angle of the Bakassi deep seaport. This is contrary to the notion that; “government has no business in doing business,” held by many. But, Mr. Ayade while receiving the concept design
By Ushang Ewa More fights and vandalism have been reported from Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State ahead of the August 11, 2018 bye-election into the state house of assembly to replace late lawmaker, Mr. Stephen Ukpukpen. Images obtained by CrossRiverWatch shows that several vehicles have been vandalised due to fights and
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Tuesday lent support to the creation of a common currency for members of the Economic Community of the West African States (ECOWAS). This, the governor said will facilitate trade and ease of movement of goods and services with Nigerians expected to benefit
By Ushang Ewa Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the political scene in Cross River State is gradually heating up with strategies been perfected as party primaries draw nearer. The primaries are slated to hold between August 18 and October 7, 2018 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in accordance with section 87 of