As the 2027 general elections approach, politicians nationwide are strategically realigning with parties and affiliations that best serve their interests. In Cross River State, there has been a lot of exodus from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Several high profile defections have…
In a significant move to strengthen governance and development, the Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government, Hon. (Amb.) Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, KSM, has officially assented to five newly passed bylaws, enacting them as part of the council’s legal framework for enforcement and policy implementation. Signing the bye-Laws in his office on Monday, in the presence…
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has once again demonstrated purposeful legislative leadership as three key bills passed by the Assembly were signed into law on Monday by the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu. The bills, the Cross River State Road Maintenance Agency…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs is a man whose strength is not in the noise-making but in the calm dignity with which they carries their responsibilities. Oden Ewa is not just a political figure; he is a man of grace, humility, and quiet excellence. In a deeply moving moment…
Onyebuchi Ememanka, the former Chief Press Secretary to ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, has dumped his former principal and joined forces with current Governor Alex Otti under the Labour Party. Ememanka, a close ally of Ikpeazu during his tenure, served as his official spokesman. Ememanka’s decision follows a period of personal reflection and consultations….
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on Saturday, May 10, officially flagged off the electrification project in Mbube Nation, located in Ogoja Local Government Area. Governor Otu, widely known for his “People First” mantra, was represented by the Director General of the Cross River State Electrification Agency, Mr. Francis Ekpo…
The State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, JP on Saturday attended the Central Progressive Initiative rally in his full glory and paraphernalia along with members of the party’s State executive committee in Ikom. Leaders, stakeholders and members of the APC from the Central Senatorial…
The Director-General of the Cross River State Electrification Agency, Mr. Francis Ekpo , has assured the people of Bekwarra Local Government Area that Governor Bassey Edet Otu is fully committed to ensuring electricity reaches several communities in the LGA. Speaking during a town hall meeting convened by Chief Signor Omang Idiege, the Ada Bekwarra II,…
The Executive Chairman of Ikom Local Government Area, Hon. Pst. [Mrs] Mercy Nsor, has presented a record-breaking N10 billion appropriation bill before the Ikom Legislative Council for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget, aptly christened the “Budget of Consolidation”, marks a significant leap from last year’s figures and demonstrates the Council’s renewed commitment to development,…
Following a strong windstorm that tore through parts of Calabar on Wednesday evening, causing serious damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles, particularly around the Calabar Metropolis, the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has called for urgent action to prevent future disasters. During Thursday’s sitting at the Assembly,…