By Jonathan Ugbal The chairman of the Senate committee on finance and gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, John Owan-Enoh has denied allegations that he said he does not need the votes of a particular ethnic group in the state to become governor. Mr. Owan-Enoh made this known in
By CrossRiverWatch Admin It is no news that Senator John Owan-Enoh is declaring for the Governorship position in Cross River State today, Wednesday, 5th September, 2018 at Ikom local government area under the APC. I have nothing personal against the Senator Owan’s aspiration or person but politically his declaration for the Governorship position is flawed.
My fellow Cross Riverians, I wish to start by expressing my gratitude to all of you who have travelled from far and near to grace this historic moment in the annals of our State. I feel so humbled and honored by your response to my invitation at a very short notice. This is quite exhilarating
By Jeremiah Archibong and Jonathan Ugbal Despite a court injunction stopping the state congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River, former factional chairman, Mr. Matthew Achigbe has emerged winner of today’s congress. Achigbe emerged during a rescheduled state Congress which held at the Nkonib brothers club house, Ikot Ansa, Calabar. The rescheduled
By Ushang Ewa Ahead of the 2019 general elections, more people have thrown their hats in the ring to contest the 37 public office spaces available in Cross River State. Amongst the recent entries are two youth leaders, Gifted Nelson and Yakubu Shendam. Mr. Nelson, a former students leader, recently served in Abi local government
By Ushang Ewa Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the political scene in Cross River State is gradually heating up with strategies been perfected as party primaries draw nearer. The primaries are slated to hold between August 18 and October 7, 2018 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in accordance with section 87 of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Federal lawmaker and Senator representing the Cross River central senatorial district, John Owan-Enoh will in the coming weeks declare his intention to run for the number one position in the state. Senator Owan Enoh is currently the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance and is beleived to have immense support in the grassroot
By Jonathan Ugbal A bill seeking to establish the Federal Polytechnic Ikom in Cross River State has been read for the second time on the floor of the Nigerian Senate. The bill with number SB. 672 is sponsored by the Senator representing the central senatorial district, John Owan-Enoh. It was read for the second time