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
By Sylvia Akpan, Fortune Erim And Winifred Michael Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State presided over the $350 million Grandlitora Railway Project groundbreaking ceremony at the Tinapa Resort in Calabar, marking a key step toward enhancing transportation and investment prospects in the state. Prominent state officials including House of Assembly members and Speaker Rt.
By Patrick Obia Opposition party in Cross River State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has tackled Governor Bassey Otu of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on the over N70 Billion received from the federal government as interventions and palliatives Fund. In a press statement made available by the State Party Publicity Secretary, Mike Ojisi, called
By CrossRiverWatch Admin No fewer than three trucks said to be laden with palliatives have been escorted out of Calabar, the Cross River State capital by a combined team of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force. This comes amidst news report of Governor Bassey Otu visiting the warehouse of the State Emergency Management
By Patrick Obia Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has again issued a fresh strict warning on the proposed nationwide protest, saying protesters that resolve to violence should “be prepared to be an ugly guest at Afokang Correctional Center without trial”. He dished out the warning in a broadcast where he said enough should
The State also said the delay in payment of gratuities by the current administration was due to an audit which has uncovered over 2,000 ghost pensioners
Meanwhile, CrossRiverWatch gathered that the public and especially Civil Society Organizations focused on open government principles, budgeting, transparency, and accountability were not carried along in the process fuelling speculations of the intent especially as the indices have not changed which means the deficit has further widened.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has felicitates with the speaker of the 10th House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem on his birthday. The message was contained in a release signed by the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu dated July 22, 2024