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 CrossRiverWatch Admin The candidate of the All Progressives Congress and winner of the February 26, 2022, legislative by-election into the Ogoja/Yala federal constituency by-elections, Jude Ngaji has resumed as a member of the Federal House of Representatives after being sworn-in earlier today. Mr. Ngaji was administered the oath of office by the clerk of
By Ushang Ewa The last may not have been heard of the February 26th 2022, legislative by-elections held in two constituencies in Cross River State as the political parties continue to react. While the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won the Akpabuyo State constituency by-election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared winner for that of
By Jonathan Ugbal The candidates of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) Ongro Ogbeche, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Michael Usibe, and the Young Progressives Party (YPP) Monkom Igbaji in the February 26th, 2022 legislative by-elections for the Ogoja/Yala federal constituency have rejected the outcome of the results. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Mr. Jude
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The member elect representing the Ogoja/Yala federal constituency, Jude Ngaji has reacted to his victory at the February 26th 2022, legislative by-elections. He said he wants to be the legislator that listens to his constituents. Ngaji, 48, beat eight other candidates in the by-elections. And, on Sunday, hours after he was declared
By Jonathan Ugbal The Nigerian Police Force has deployed no fewer than 6,000 police officers for the February 26, 2022, legislative by-elections in Cross River State. The Ogoja/Yala federal constituency and the Akpabuyo State constituency seats are up for grabs. Nine political parties fielded candidates for the former, while only three nominated candidates for the
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Police Command says it will restrict the movement of people during the February 26th 2022 legislative by-elections. Two constituencies, the Ogoja/Yala federal constituency and the Akpabuyo State constituency in northern and southern Cross River are to be affected. And, the command in a statement issued on Wednesday and
By Jonathan Ugbal The National Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a 22-man campaign council and election management team for the February 26, 2022 legislative by-election in Cross River State. Two seats – the Ogoja/Yala federal constituency and the Akpabuyo State constituency positions are up for grabs. And, a statement issued