“The principles of a free constitution (democracy) are irrecoverably lost when the legislative power is nominated by the executive.” – Edward Gibbon Time and time again, Cross River State appears to be edging towards a disturbing precipice in its governance system. For a State so endowed with superabundant natural resources, what is needed is strategic and
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission has declared the results for the remaining eight local government areas in the just concluded local council elections. Governor Ben Ayade whose party, the People’s Democratic Party won the polls held amidst the COVID-19 scare, did not vote on Saturday. CrossRiverWatch had reported that the
By Jonathan Ugbal – News Editor The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has announced results for 10 out of 18 Chairmanship results in the just concluded Local Council elections. The Chairman of the commission, Mike Ushie says more results are awaited and is expected to resume announcements by 6:00PM today. The results announced
By Archibong Jeremiah – Managing Editor, Jonathan Ugbal – News Editor, Patrick Obia – Reporter, Kelvin Ololo – Reporter, Godwin Otang – Reporter and Marylyn Uyanah – Reporter Governor Benedict Ayade of Cross River is yet to vote in the ongoing Local Government elections in the State. Mr. Ayade and his wife are registered in the
A foremost Professor of History, the Pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, the eminent Prof. Emmanuel Ayandele in the early 1980’s following the endless discordant tunes by the State political class described Cross River State as “an atomistic society perpetually in conflict with itself”. The definition came after the University of Calabar; a
By Archibong Jeremiah Days after declaring 35 gangsters wanted for the prolonged killing and other crimes going on in Calabar Metropolis, the Cross River State Government has demolished a property allegedly belonging to one of those declared wanted. According to George Odok, NAN Defense Correspondent, one of the property demolished in Bedwell belongs to Cyril
John Alechenu of Punch Newspaper examines the recent Peoples Democratic Party ward and Local Government congresses held nationwide and posits that a lot of work is still required to return the party to winning ways. Since its defeat at the presidential election in 2015, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party has struggled to find its feet
By Patrick Obia PDP Local Government Chairmanship candidates and their vice in Cross River State have appealed to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to mend fence with the State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade over ward/LGA congress. They made the call after a brief meeting at Marian Hotel Calabar recently after which they