By Amawu, Cletus Albert Amawu NDC State Publicity Secretary, Cross River State The South-South Zonal Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Clement Agiangie, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the 15 August 2026 governorship election, describing it as a clear expression of the people’s will and a reaffirmation…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Elders Advisory Council, operating under the umbrella of the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF), has formally adopted its operational terms of reference and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu for second terms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council reached these resolutions…
By Our Reporter The Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area and head of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Cross River State, Yibala Inyang, has strongly dismissed claims that local governments in the state are underfunded or starved of resources. Speaking in response to allegations raised by PDP governorship candidate, Sir Arthur…
By Kelvin Obambon The internal leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River has taken a fresh turn as Mr Julius Udayi, representing the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led national leadership, has declared himself the legitimate governorship candidate of the party in the state. Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Calabar on…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Three years into the 10th Assembly, Ikom/Boki lawmaker Victor Abang says constant criticism by those who see themselves as political opponents cannot erase his lofty achievements, stressing that his extensive constituency projects and empowerments completely vindicate him. The law maker made the remarks yesterday while reacting to criticism from political opponents who…
By Kelvin Obambon Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, has given a critical assessment of Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration, asserting that the contributions of non-indigenous residents have been the primary force keeping the state’s economy afloat. Addressing a press conference on the “State of Cross…
The City Boy Movement (CBM) is set to hold a massive grassroots rally in the Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku (OBO) Federal Constituency of Cross River State, in a major show of support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The rally, which is being convened by Chief Martha Agba, Ph.D.,…
By Ovat Abeng There is growing confusion in Anambra state chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC) following the dispute between aspirants to the party’s ticket for Anaocha 1 Constituency. The Constituency which is the immediate Constituency of the Party’s Presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi has been neck deep in controversy as the serving…
By Ovat Abeng Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has dismissed as false a report attributing to him a statement that Nigerian soldiers should reject any salary increase until after the elections. Obi, in a clarification, said the claim was entirely untrue, stressing that he has profound respect for…
…Pledge support for 2027 By Ovat Abeng Leaders of the Hausa and Northern communities in Anambra State have dismissed allegations that Mr Peter Obi, candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), discriminated against northerners or ordered the demolition of a mosque during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State. The community leaders, who spoke with…
