By Patrick Obia Gender development expert, Mrs. Emilia Eyo has opined that electronic voting is where the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would have started to enable more participation especially women. She made her view known on topical radio program ‘The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo’ on Hit 95.9fm, Calabar. This is coming on the recently
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Former Chairman of Bakassi LGA and Cross River State Security Adviser in Charge of the Southern Senatorial district, Mr. Ani Esin, has been abducted by gunmen from his Calabar home. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the gunmen stormed his home around 3am this (Tuesday) morning and forcefully dragged him out and beat him up
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Alex Egbuna’s name has been omitted by INEC from Cross River Reps. elect list. The list obtained by CrossRiverWatch only carries APC and Court Order in place of name. From the list PDP swept all other 7 constituencies. Mr. Egbona contested against Mr. John Gaul, outgoing Speaker of the State Assembly (PDP)
By Our Reporter Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has described his re- election as a reward for his achievements in office during his first term. The Governor who spoke to journalists at the Cala Chicka chicken processing plant in Calabar during an inspection tour of the factory, explained that he felt challenged by
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Frankland Briyai has described the just concluded Governorship and House of Assembly election in the State as “very free, fair, all inclusive”. Taking questions from journalists immediately after the result was announced (3:54am) he also gave kudos to the security operatives. listen to
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The PDP Cross River State guber candidate and incumbent, Sen. Ben Ayade has emerged winner of the 2019 Governorship election in the State. Declaring him winner, the State INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Ibhadode Akii (VC FUPRE) read the result as follows; Registered voters: 1, 486, 026 Accredited voters: 542, 115 APC: 131,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Calabar South LGA has been able to present its result after been sent back twice to effect correction. Below is the details of the result presented; Returning Officer: Mr. Richard Eyo Registered voters: 146, 588 Accredited voters: 29, 264 APC: 8, 587 PDP: 19, 228 SDP:325 Valid votes: 28, 519 Rejected votes: 698
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Result from Yala LGA has just been presented while Calabar South has been returned the second time to cross check its result. Returning Officer: Dr. Agba Bisong Registered voters: 99, 863 Accredited voters: 55, 050 APC: 10, 756 PDP: 42, 271 SDP: 339 Valid votes: 53, 906 Rejected votes: 1, 144 Votes cast: