By Patrick Obia As the general elections beckons, Nigerians and Cross Riverians have been urged to shun political apathy, go out amass and vote the candidate of their choice as their vote will count. The call was made on regular Sunday program ‘The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo’ on Hit 95.9 FM Calabar, where the State
By Obeten Godfrey The Cross River State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr. Asu Okag has accused the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Senator John Owan-Enoh of galvanizing and empowering youths as a tool for political violence. Comrade Okang made the accusation Sunday, 20th January, 2018 at the ‘I
By Rose Ofem The Cross River State Chairman of Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) Pastor Sunday Michael has assured that candidates of all political parties participating in the forthcoming general election in the State will sign a peace accord tomorrow Tuesday 22nd January 2019. The commitment was given on episode 131 of “The Dialogue
By Our Reporter Calabar South Women Forum led by the Chairman, Dr. Inyang Asibong, drums support for Governor Ayade and other PDP Candidates. Women of Calabar South Local Government Area yesterday turned out enmasse to reassure all the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidates vieing for different political positions in the forthcoming General Elections of their
By Patrick Obia And Rose Ofem As part of preparations for the 2019 gubernatorial elections, a support group, Code 888 has flagged off polling unit and mobilization campaign for the re-election of Governor Ben Ayade. The Director General of the group, Mr. Maurice Nkong said Code 888 represents the three senatorial districts in the State;
By Efa Sunday The Cross River State Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has hosted a one day interactive session with leaders of religious groups across the State Thursday in Calabar. The meeting took place at the Mike Igini Conference Hall, Murtala Muhammad Highway, Calabar. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Frankland Briyai stated that
By Monday Ogar CrowdPol, A civic tech startup with headquarters in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, whose mission is to make governance open and inclusive for citizens, will be embarking on civic responsibility awareness campaign tagged ‘I Pledge To Vote’ ahead of the forthcoming 2019 general elections. Disclosing this In Calabar, the Chief Executive
By Patrick Obia and Rose Ofem The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Cross River State has said it is to commence the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collection exercise at the 193 political wards in the State. This was contained in a press release signed by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Frankland Briyai addressed