As Prince Otu, the Cross River Governor-Elect, prepares to take over from the outgoing Governor Ben Ayade, in 43 days, it is noteworthy that there is a multitude of both those who are working in the outgoing administration and another embellished and excited horde of “it is our turn” incomers, who are pressuring Prince Otu,
By Jonathan Ugbal The State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Cross River has thrown its weight behind the embattled Chairman, Alphonsus Eba Esq. amidst increasing calls for his resignation. A statement issued Tuesday by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Erasmus Ekpang said the State Executive Committee in a meeting
The spotlight has shifted to the Cross River State Governor-Elect already. Expectedly, Prince Otu’s residence is the new mill for those who earn a living only from government houses. With only 50 days to go, the incumbent governor is spent and fizzled out and the newest hood is buzzing. That is nothing unusual after all.
By Archibong Jeremiah Pressure is mounting on the Cross River State chapter Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba to resign. The reason is the party’s poor outing in his immediate zone of influence, the ward, local government area, and the northern senatorial district where he hails from. High Chief
By Ogar Monday On the night of Wednesday, 8th February 2023, men from the Nigerian Police Force invaded the home of Mr. Akpanke Peter, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku constituency. The invasion of Akpanke’s country home in Keting, Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, was the high
By Patrick Obia The Governor-elect of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu and the 25 elected members of the House of Assembly have received their Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the State, Prof. Gabriel Yomere issued the certificate to Mr. Otu and all the
By Patrick Obia The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the just concluded March 18 election in Cross River State, Sen. Sandy Onor has expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome of the polls. In a press statement signed by Sen. Onor, he said the election which produced Sen. Bassey Otu as governor-elect was marred
By Jonathan Ugbal The Governor-elect of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has visited a former Director General of Nigeria’s secret police, the SSS, Mr. Ita Ekpenyong at his private residence in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The meeting happened on Friday, CrossRiverWatch gathered. It is unclear what the duo discussed at the private meeting.