By David Nsa And Deborah Obot The Association of Cross River Online Journalists (ACROJ), has been accredited by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to observe, cover and report the forthcoming Obudu State Constituency bye-election into the House of Assembly. The accreditation came following an application by the Association dated 24th July, 2018 titled “Request
By Ushang Ewa and Itiunbe Atunka The Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the August 11 state assembly bye-election in Obudu, Mrs. Abbey Ukpukpen was again absent at the mega rally of her campaign for office today (Wednesday). Abbey is the widow of the late lawmaker, Mr. Stephen Ukpukpen and last visited that
By Ushang Ewa More fights and vandalism have been reported from Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State ahead of the August 11, 2018 bye-election into the state house of assembly to replace late lawmaker, Mr. Stephen Ukpukpen. Images obtained by CrossRiverWatch shows that several vehicles have been vandalised due to fights and
Abbey Ukpukpen, a former beauty queen and widow of late Hon. Stephen Ukpukpen, emerged yesterday in a PDP primary election at the Senator Liyel Imoke Civic Center, Obudu, to represent the party in the August 11 bye-election to fill the vacancy created by the demise of her husband who represented Obudu state constituency in the
By Jonathan Ugbal and Itiunbe Atunka A geologist, Mr. Augustine ‘Adah Bendebel’ Ishamali yesterday night emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the bye-election to replace late state lawmaker, Mr. Stephen Ukpukpen. Following disagreements which saw the primaries moved from its original venue to the Divisional Police Headquarters, the congress which began
By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent There was a mild drama in the Cross River House of Assembly on Monday as members voted for the alterations in the constitutional amendment. The incident which involved the quoting of the constitution, references to the house rules led to a member even going as far as to
By Monday Ogar: House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has said that the proposed 2018 appropriation bill by the Cross River State Government will hold next week. The Assembly announced this on Twitter via its handle @CRS_HOA when it replied CrossRiverWatch’s News Editor, Jonathan Ugbal enquiry as to when the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Information contained in a document that breaks down the performance of the 25 members of the 8th Cross River State House of Assembly show that four of the legislators may only have been warming their seats in the House. Hon. Olory Matthew Samuel representing Akamkpa 1 state constituency, Hon. Simon Nkoro representing