By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has held discussion with the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) leadership in the State, in preparation for the upcoming local government elections. The discussion involved reducing the cost of chairmanship and councilorship forms by the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission,
By Glory Odey The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has announced the date for local government election in the state. This development sets the stage for a crucial electoral process that will shape the state’s grassroots governance. According to CROSIEC, the election will be held on November 23, 2024. Citizens, political parties, and
By Anita Otu The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), has invited key stakeholders to a crucial meeting scheduled to hold on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The meeting which was earlier postponed from Thursday, 12th September, 2024 is now slated to be held this week, Wednesday, 25th September, 2024. The meeting, according to a
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has granted assent to the amended Cross River Electoral Law passed by the State House of Assembly. The amendment by the House of Assembly was necessitated by the Supreme Court’s verdict granting autonomy to local government as well as ensuring that states of the federation ensure elected officials head
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC, has postponed the earlier scheduled stakeholders meeting for the upcoming local government election. The postponement was contained in a press release signed by CROSIEC Chairman Dr. Ekong Boco, dated September 10, 2024 with reference number CROSIEC/2023/LGE/VOL.1/20. The earlier scheduled meeting was
By Glory Odey, Anita Otu And Fortune Erim The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has invited stakeholders in the State for a crucial meeting in preparation for the upcoming local government councils election. The meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:AM, will take place at the CROSIEC conference Hall, at Bishop
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has inaugurated the newly constituted Chairman and members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) upon their ratification by the State House of Assembly. The State House of Assembly had earlier today confirmed nominees, namely, Mr. Ekong Edet Boco as Chairman, Mrs. Rose Banku Atep, Mr. Adogah,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has appointed eight persons to constitute the State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). The appointment was contained in a press release signed and made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The appointment is headed by Mr. Ekong Edet Bocco as Chairman, Mrs. Rose