In recognition of the historical affinity and the need to foster peaceful and harmonious coexistence between the three local governments that make up Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Federal constituency, the House of Representatives position has been rotated between the three local governments in a manner that has so far promoted an equitable representative democratic principle. In retrospect, looking
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Senator Gershom Bassey representing Cross River Southern Senatorial District and his colleague representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom, appear set to lock horns over zoning of the State governorship slot for 2023. Senator Bassey while speaking to attendees at the Calabar Declaration Conference recently, reminded them that zoning and
By Anietie Akpan, The Guardian All hope of returning Bakassi Peninsula to Nigeria may not have been lost yet, as the National Assembly has hinted that it will withhold the ratification of its treaty. Chairman, Cross River State caucus of the National Assembly, Senator Gershom Bassey, who spoke with newsmen in Calabar, yesterday, said the Bakassi
By Patrick Obia and Theresa Augustine The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Association of Cross River Online Journalists (ACROJ) have synergized for better voters education in the State. The duo came to the understanding in a courtesy visit by ACROJ to INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Calabar. Stating the reason for the visit
This is a column by Ken Henshaw, Executive Director of We The People. WITTY THOUGHT is a brisk review of situations in Nigeria with intent to revive social consciousness. That people are on radio and social media calling that travesty that happened on Saturday in Rivers State an election, shocks me. As expected, the PDP
By Patrick Obia Code 888 has taken its commitment of ensuring that the governorship ticket come 2023 returns to the Southern Senatorial District to the next level. The sociopolitical group warned that the will not hesitate to clampdown on anyone or group that tries to wrestle seat. The group reiterated their position when it flagged
I have few thoughts deluging the carapace of my mind I want to share with you as you prepare for leadership. No one ever became a great leader merely because he/she was a youth. Though most great leaders attained their strides in their youth, it was their dexterity and capacity to provide solutions that endeared
By Maxwell Effiong Another group, Southern Solidarity Front has joined the train of those seeking for continuation of the zoning formula in Cross River State politics. The group led by the State Commissioner of Solid Minerals, Hon. George O’Ben Etchi posited in a press conference yesterday in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State that