The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, convened a successful general meeting at the Transcorp Metropolitan Hotel in Calabar on Monday, bringing together fifteen state chairmen of registered political parties. In a major highlight of the meeting, the council unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Executive Governor of Cross River State,…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, has officially dissolved its Local Government Election and Monitoring Committee following the successful conclusion of its assignment tied to the November 2, 2024, council polls. In a statement issued and signed by the IPAC Chairman, Engr. Effiom Edet Okon, the council commended members of the committee…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, has formally dissolved all interim political coalitions operating under its jurisdiction, including the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), and other related alliances. The dissolution, which takes immediate effect, was announced following a general meeting of IPAC held on…
The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionizing the education sector, as it welcomed a delegation from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Ministry of Education Headquarters in Calabar. The KOICA team, led by Country Director Kim Eunsub, visited the state to assess the Smart…
The Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) Forum in Cross River State has endorsed Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term, citing his performance since assuming office. The forum made the declaration during a press conference held in Calabar on Monday, March 17, 2025. Chairman of the SSAs Forum, Chief Mathias Ake, stated that the decision…
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) of Cross River State has called on the state government and the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) to postpone the upcoming local government elections by one week to allow for better preparation by political parties. The appeal was made in a statement released today by IPAC’s Chairman,…
Castro Ezama, has issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reconsider Cross River State’s role in national politics, following the party’s victory in Edo State. Ezama highlighted the critical role of Cross River leaders, particularly His Excellency, Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, in…
Miss Josephine Asuquo Effanga, a journalist and social commentator working with the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation. In her post, she raised concerns about the origins of several political aspirants running for elective positions in Calabar South Local Government Area (LGA), accusing some of them of not being true indigenes of Cross River State. Miss Effanga’s…
The Chairman of Cross River Civil Service Commission, Sir Maurice Effiwat has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state to dishonour what he termed ‘fraudulent’ promotion letters signed and issued by his suspended predecessor, Mr. Uko Inaku. In a letter signed by himself and dated July 17, 2024, the Commission Chairman said, “The attention…
Dr. Alorye Adigeb has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu for his commitment to the “People First” initiative by appointing her commissioner in the Cross River State Civil Service, This strategic move underscores Governor Otu’s dedication to delivering quality services and enhancing Cross River State’s Civil Service. Dr. Adigeb expressed her profound gratitude to Governor…