As we gravitate to the end of this year, looking forward to a new beginning in 2022, by the grace of God, we must tell ourselves the truth, both in our contemporary lives and Politics. Most POLITICIANS are deceitful. The story of my own Experience: Back in the day, when I could still visit my
Part One From media records, between January and December 2021 alone, over 1000 bikes have been shared in the five LGAs of Cross River North, mostly by politicians and a few individuals who have also adopted okada, as empowerment for the people. And more are still pouring in as we approach the 2023 general elections.
In recognition of the historical affinity and the need to foster peaceful and harmonious coexistence between the three local governments that make up Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Federal constituency, the House of Representatives position has been rotated between the three local governments in a manner that has so far promoted an equitable representative democratic principle. In retrospect, looking
By Ushang Ewa The Chairman of the Senate Committee of Finance in the Eight Assembly, representing Cross River central, John Owan-Enoh has urged Nigerians to look towards the future with optimism. The former lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2019 general election made this known in a yuletide message to
These two gentlemen, Peter Akpanke a.k.a. ‘Peter the Rock’ and Ela Ushie, are both angling to represent Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra Federal constituency of Cross River North in the House of Representatives come 2023. Not forgetting that the incumbent, Legor Idagbo, is still preparing to return. I am from Obudu. Whoever wins will be my representative and I
By Maxwell Effiong Support groups have rolled out drums in support for 2023 governorship aspirant in Cross River State, Sir. Arthur Jarvis Archibong. The groups in a mega rally in Calabar said they pitch their tent with Mr. Jarvis as a trusted entrepreneur whom Cross Riverians should bang their hopes on, stressing he is the
In the winding months of 2014 into 2015, governor Imoke acquired the sobriquet, “sleeping governor” for his inability to evacuate the heaps of garbage that had overtaken several streets in Calabar. The entire government machinery was so distracted at the time that all the outcry landed on deaf ears. Election campaigns had started and Jedy
By Government House Press The ranks of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River swelled Thursday as prominent chieftains of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the Southern Senatorial district of the State and their supporters joined it’s rank. At the rally in Calabar to welcome the defectors, the State Governor, Sen. Ben