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Yakurr Rep, Mercy Akpama Leads Female Legislators Outreach, Crusade Greater Women Participation In Politics

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October 16, 2024

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The member representing Yakurr 2 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mrs. Mercy Akpama has led female legislators outreach, promoting greater women participation in politics. The Female Legislators Outreach exercise organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) in collaboration with UN-WOMEN and the Government

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PDP To Muscle LG Election Process, APC Direct Aspirants In Civil Service, Appointees To Resign

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September 28, 2024

By Fortune Erim The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has expressed concerns over the upcoming local government elections, raising issues about the fairness of the process. In a press release signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mike Ojisi, the PDP announced its decision to participate in the elections while voicing apprehensions about

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Governor Otu Assents To Amended Cross River Electoral Law

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September 19, 2024

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has granted assent to the amended Cross River Electoral Law passed by the State House of Assembly. The amendment by the House of Assembly was necessitated by the Supreme Court’s verdict granting autonomy to local government as well as ensuring that states of the federation ensure elected officials head

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Cross River Assembly Passes CROSIEC Amendment Bill 2024, Seek Probe Of Chinese Company

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August 29, 2024

By Fortune Erim, Glory Odey And Winifred Michael To assist the early passing of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) Amendment Bill 2024, the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has praised the Honorable Members for their unflinching dedication to duty. At the House session, the

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Governor Otu Inaugurates State Independent Electoral Commission, CRIRS

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August 20, 2024

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has inaugurated the newly constituted Chairman and members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) upon their ratification by the State House of Assembly. The State House of Assembly had earlier today confirmed nominees, namely, Mr. Ekong Edet Boco as Chairman, Mrs. Rose Banku Atep, Mr. Adogah,

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CROSIEC To Commence Local Government Election Processes In January, As PWD Sues For Inclusion

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December 1, 2023

By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has hinted that the processes for the commencement of local government elections in the State will begin in January, 2024. The Chairman of CROSIEC, Associate Prof. John Ushie disclosed this at one-day stakeholder review and validation of the Draft Revised Guidelines for the conduct

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IPAC Gives Governor Otu 90 Days To Conduct Local Government Election

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September 12, 2023

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Cross River State chapter, has given the Governor of Cross River State Senator Bassey Edet Otu 90 days ultimatum to conduct the postponed local government elections in the State. This was contained in a press release signed by the IPAC State Chairman – Anthong

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CROSIEC Release Critical Timelines, Guidelines And Fees For 2023 Council Polls

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July 21, 2022

By Jonathan Ugbal Listen To The Report The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC on Wednesday released critical timelines and guidelines for the conduct of the proposed May 24th 2023 council polls to political parties. Timelines… The comThemission had on May 20, 2022, issued the notice of election in line with Section 20 subsections