The inevitability of power struggles in the State as the 2023 elections draw near is certainly unveiling jokers. The consciousness amongst the people, particularly the electorates calls for concern for those whose desire is to lead the State. There are many jokers masquerading as contestants and, while they may be seen as noise makers, it
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By News Agency of Nigeria, NAN The Special Adviser on Sports and Cinematography to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Prince Godswill Edward, has indicated interest to contest the 2023 governorship election under the All Progressives Congress. Edward, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Calabar, said his
By Patrick Obia The Convener “The New Nigeria Group” Dr. Sam Ohuabunwa has declared to run for the office of President in the 2023 general elections. Dr. Sam joined the queue of those seeking the Peoples Democratic Party ticket yesterday while making his intention known to PDP members at the party’s secretariat in Calabar, the
This is a reply to “2023: Dear Citizen Agba Jalingo, Where Are AAC Aspirants? BY INYALI PETER“. We have our internal issues in court which we are dealing with at the national level that are affecting our ability to field candidates. INEC gives a token to the person the commission recognizes as National Chairman and
All our discussions ahead of 2023 election in Cross River State have revolved around PDP and APC but in 2019, my big brother, Agba Jalingo told us that he was building AAC to become the major opposition party that’ll win some elections in 2023. How come till now, none of his party members has shown
By Patrick Obia In 2015, immediately after he was sworn in as the governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade, unveiled a plan to build and operate an ultra-modern filling station called Petrocross. The ultra-modern fuel station, according to the governor, was to boost the State’s revenue and transform the State that is hitherto
The ongoing conversation in my understanding is going like this … What’s your manifesto for Cross Riverians? Ans: It’s our turn to produce the governor of Cross River State for equity and fairness. Cross River is one of the most indebted States in the country, give us a clear plan on how you intend to