Man proposes, but God disposes (Proverbs 19:21). Man should know that power and existence is transient. Following the recent demise of the distinguished Senator representing Cross River North at the National Assembly, Dr. Rose Oko, underground scheming and maneuvers have started in earnest for her replacement as Governor Ben Ayade, a master of political rhumba
By Jonathan Ugbal Former Governors Clement Ebri, Donald Duke and Liyel Imoke have remained tight lipped despite mounting calls on incumbent, Ben Ayade to conduct local government elections in Cross River State. The tenures of the elected officials in the third tier of government elapsed in December 2016 excluding that of Bakassi which stayed till
By Ushang Ewa The Speaker of the 7th Cross River State House of Assembly, Honorable Larry Odey has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Also, the former deputy chairman of the Cross River State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has crossed to the APC last week. Both hail from the same local
“What office is there which involves more responsibility, which requires more qualifications, and which ought, therefore, to be more honourable than teaching?” – Harriet Martinaeu. The facts are no longer in dispute that Cross River State stands at the vicissitude of this juncture and at the pinnacle of decision making. Granted that everybody is fully
By crossriverwatch admin As part of the his plan to properly reposition the tourism potentials in the Cross River northern senatorial district, Hon. Larry Odey, Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly and 2015 governorship aspirant, has said that the people of Bebi in Obanlikwu Local Government Area may lose the right of
by crossriverwatch admin Information reaching CrossRiverWatch say 18 out of the 25 members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have asked the Speaker of the House Hon. Larry Odey to resign or face impeachment. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the crises started after the approval of the resolution that the governor sent to the House
by crossriverwatch admin The Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, CRSHA Hon. Larry Odey has expressed satisfaction with the just concluded meeting of the Northern Stakeholders Forum, NSF describing it as a means of harmonizing the northern interest for the governorship race come 2015. In an interview with CrossRiverWatch after the meeting which held
by crossriverwatch admin The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly and governorship contender in 2015, speaks with UBONG ANTHONY, in Calabar on wide range of issues, including when he served as the acting governor of the State in 2012 when a Supreme Court ruling sacked Governor Liyel Imoke from office. Excerpts: There