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OPINION: Only Enemies Of Cross River Will Seek To Undermine Otu’s Administration BY JOHN OFFIONG

In every democracy, criticism is not only inevitable but also necessary. Every responsible government requires the voices of critics to identify shortcomings, improve policies, and ensure that governance remains responsive to the aspirations of the people. Constructive criticism strengthens democracy because it keeps leaders accountable. However, there is a clear distinction between constructive criticism and

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Why Cross Riverians, Nigerians Must Get Their PVC, Vote, And Shape Their Future BY COURAGE ONWU

As Nigeria moves steadily toward the 2027 general elections, citizens stand at another defining moment in the nation’s democratic journey. Every election offers citizens an opportunity to decide who governs them, what priorities should shape public policy, and the direction their communities will take in the years ahead. This opportunity, however, begins with one patriotic,

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Wrong Names, Designations Overshadow Governor Otu’s Appointment List

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has approved a fresh round of appointments into various government agencies, boards, commissions, and advisory positions as part of efforts believed to strengthen governance and accelerate development across the state. The appointments, announced in a statement signed by the Chief

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‘The Chameleon Lament’ – Forum Tackles Former APC Chairman, Alphonsus Eba

By Patrick Obia With a few months to the much anticipated 2027 general elections in Cross River State and Nigeria, tension has heightened in the political arena with politicians and political parties throwing punches to each other. In Cross River State, the Cross River Consultative Forum has tackled former chairman of the All Progressive Congress

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PDP Defies Rain, Elects Arthur Jarvis As Guber Candidate In Cross River

By Frank Ulom, Converseer Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Archibong was affirmed as the candidate on Sunday in Calabar, after the party unanimously elected him via a direct primary across the 18 local government

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5 NASS Members Denied APC Tickets In Cross River

By Frank Ulom, Converseer Five out of the eight Federal House of Representatives members have been denied the All Progressives Congress, APC Tickets in Cross River State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those denied tickets were three-term member, Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency; two-term member, Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona representing

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Hilary Bisong Concede To APC Decision On His Political Pursuit

By Kelvin Ololo The Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly and member representing Boki II State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Hilary Ekpang Bisong, has expressed gratitude to his supporters following the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the political contest in Ikom/Boki. In a statement dated May 15, 2026, titled

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Former Cross River APC Chairman Resigns Membership, Cite Collapsed Party Values

By Sylvia Akpan The Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, has officially withdrawn his membership from the ruling party, citing what he described as the “erosion of the party’s founding values.” In a letter he signed dated May 7, 2026, and addressed to the Secretary of

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