By CrossRiverWatch Admin Traditional rulers and political leaders from Ikom, Boki, Obubra and Etung (IBOE) – Cross River Central Senatorial district, have declared support for the re-election of Governor Bassey Otu, and President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The declaration was made during an IBOE Special Dinner and Strategic Engagement with Governor Otu and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin As a prelude to the Ikom-Boki-Obubra-Etung Alliance Dinner scheduled for Tuesday evening hours, political leaders and stakeholders from the 10 wards of Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State, have closed ranks behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting, held in the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A delegation from the campaign team of Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Cross River State, has visited the Ultimate People’s Movement (UPM) as part of efforts to seek grassroots support ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Toyo is listed as the ADC’s governorship candidate for Cross
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The 2026 Etung New Yam Festival has evolved beyond its traditional celebration of harvest and culture, providing a significant platform for grassroots political engagement, with Barrister Gilbert Agbor, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, at the center of a growing mobilization for the All Progressives Congress (APC)
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has thrown down the gauntlet to his traducers, declaring that his record in public service is without blemish and daring anyone with proof of criminal wrongdoing against him to come forward or forever hold their peace. Archibong,
By Patrick Obia The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Sir. Arthur Jarvis Archibong has vowed to only govern the state for four years rather than eight. He made the covenant while addressing journalists in Calabar, the state capital alongside his running mate, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, Esq., and his
Taking from a personal example, I still believe that there was a time when strict merit reigned supreme in the administration of Nigeria’s resources and honors. If not, how could my late Father, Major SSA Agba rtd (MON), the son of an uneducated farmer and hunter, have become a recipient of the prestigious Member of
By Patrick Obia Two Cross River-born presidential candidates, Senator Sandy Onoh and Mr. Donald Duke have made the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s 19-man presidential candidates list. While Mr. Donald Duke will be the flag bearer of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Senator Sandy Onoh will be the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).