By CrossRiverWatch Admin Personnel of the Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force have taken over the premises of the State House of Assembly following an impeachment saga that greeted the House. As early as 8:am on Thursday, May 23, 2024, CrossRiverWatch visited the Assembly to observe the atmosphere, it was nothing short
By Patrick Obia In a twist of events in just hours, after the drama, exchange of punches, seizure of maze, and subsequently, a notice announcing the impeachment of Speaker Elvert Ayambem, the Cross River State House Assembly has maintained he remains Speaker despite what transpired during Wednesday session. The two-thirds majority made up of 17
By Patrick Obia The Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly Honorable Elvert Ayambem, has been Impeached by two-third majority (17 members) of the House. In an impeachment notice obtained by CrossRiverWatch, the Speaker is removed on four grounds, bothering on financial misconduct, incompetence and wrong conduct of preliminary proceedings; non-compliance with the Cross
By Patrick Obia Yakurr Legislative Council has passed a vote of no confidence on the Executive Chairman of the Council – Ofem Ebri Obeten over alleged misappropriation of funds, given seven days ultimatum to appear before the House or face impeachment. A legislator in the Council who pleads anonymity told CrossRiverWatch that the decision was
By Daniel Kanu Senator Bassey Gershom is the leader of the Cross River National Assembly Caucus and Senator representing the Southern Federal Constituency. In this exclusive chat with The Sun Newspaper, the lawmaker who enjoys massive love and popularity among his people speaks on Cross River politics, impeachment threat to President Muhammadu Buhari, security challenges,
By Our Correspondent The Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, called on the State House of Assembly to impeach the state Governor Ben Ayade for several constitutional breaches. The call was made by the Chairman of the APC in the state, John Ochala, during a press conference in Calabar,
by crossriverwatch admin The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District in the National Assembly,Senator Ben Ayade, has condemned moves by members of the Obudu Legislative Council to impeach Emmanuel Ikwen, the Chairman of the Local Government. In a telephone interview with crossriverwatch this afternoon, Senator Ayade said: “I cannot destroy what I built. Emma
by crossriverwatch admin There are indications that members of the Obudu Legislative Council will tomorrow commence impeachment proceedings against the Local Government Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Ikwen for obtaining a loan without approval from the House. The Councilors in a charged session on Thursday last week empaneled a committee to meet with the Obudu Branch Manager