By CrossRiverWatch Admin Listen To The Report Three-term federal lawmaker, Sen. John Owan-Enoh on Sunday declared his interest to contest for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the February 2023 general elections. This is the second term Sen. Owan-Enoh is seeking votes for the office. The first was in 2019. And,
By Mary Bassey Listen To The Report Mr. Philip Obin, an aide to Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said the declaration of his principal to contest for the position of President, does not put a strain on his relationship with former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mr. Tinubu is said to have
By Patrick Obia Listen To The Report The former Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Liyel Imoke has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State will challenge the recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja at the supreme court. The Federal High Court in Abuja had on Thursday, April 7th, 2022
By Sylvia Akpan Listen To The Report The Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade has denied any involvement in the arrest and incarceration of activist and Publisher of CrossRiverWatch, Mr. Agba Jalingo. Ayade, who was speaking on ‘The Morning Show Program’ on Arise TV, said Jalingo was arrested for his involvement in #EndSARS activity. Mr.
By Channels Television Listen To The Report The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a suit seeking to declare vacant the seat of Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade. Justice Taiwo Taiwo cited the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Enugu that defection is not a ground for removal from office. The
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Listen To The Report The Convoy of the Cross River State Commissioner of Finance, Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong and the convener of the APC Cross River Lobby group has reportedly been involved in an accident that has led to one person being confirmed dead, and others being injured. The Commissioner, who was in
By Ogar Monday Listen To The Report The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Cross River, Barr. Alphonsus Eba, on Monday, said the party has not zoned the governorship position to the Southern Senatorial District or any other in the State. This is a volte-face from the party whose leader, Governor Ben Ayade had
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Listen To The Report Mr. Eyo Okpo-Ene has joined the race for the office of Governor in Cross River State come 2023. His decision was made known in a statement after picking the PDP nomination and expression of interest form. The former Special Adviser to Governor Liyel Imoke on Religious Affairs and