Bekwarra LG Crisis: Acting Governor Odey Brokers Peace Between Chairman and Councillors

Acting Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, has intervened in the political crisis unfolding in Bekwarra Local Government Area following the impeachment notice issued to Council Chairman, Hon. Theresa Ushie, by the councillors. On March 20, 2025, nine out of ten councillors initiated impeachment proceedings against the council Chairman of Bekwarra…

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Bekwarra SA on MSMEs, Abegail Ushie, Seeks Agricultural Partnership for Youth Empowerment

  The SA on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to the Bekwarra Local Government Chairman, Abegail Ushie, has taken a strategic step towards economic empowerment by engaging the Cross River State Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Justin Ebokpo, in a partnership discussion aimed at boosting agricultural entrepreneurship among the youth in Bekwarra. During the meeting,…

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Bekwarra Legislative Council Dismisses Impeachment Rumours, Reaffirms Support for Chairman Ushie

The Leader of the Bekwarra Legislative Council, Hon. Thompson Adie, has dismissed reports circulating online that the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government, Hon. Theresa Ushie, has been impeached. Speaking to journalists in Bekwarra, Hon. Adie clarified that there is no such move within the council, emphasizing that any internal disagreements are being addressed through appropriate…

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