Through his humanity and human capital development initiatives, Rt. Hon. Peter Akpanke has continued his unmistakable love for the people of Bekwarra, Obanliku, Obudu Federal Constituency. His deep value and appreciation of them have found fulfilment through such initiatives and interventions as: EMPOWERMENT, HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTERVENTIONS 1. Distribution of hand pumps and herbicides…
By Solomon Azu Territorial Archbishop of Calabar and Convener of the Cross River State Christian Leaders Forum, Archbishop Josef Bassey, has described Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s three years in office as “absolutely extraordinary”, declaring that Cross River State is recovering from the deep fiscal, institutional and infrastructural challenges inherited in 2023. Archbishop Bassey made the…
Congratulations, Your Excellency Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on your appointment as South-South Coordinator, APC Presidential Campaign Council 2027. Your stewardship continues to bring pride to Cross River State. I pray for wisdom, strength, and resounding success in this national assignment. From: Elder Owa Egbara Owa PhD Honourable Federal Commissioner Public Complaints Commission, Abuja …
…Says BOO electorate deserves a new direction, improved representation and greater accountability The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Bekwarra Chapter, has issued a formal political notice to Hon. Peter Akpanke, popularly known as “Cracking Rock”, urged the member representing Bekwarra, Obanliku and Obudu (BOO) Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives to prepare to relinquish the…
By Uthman Oriyomi The latest comments by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on petrol subsidy raise a fundamental question: is he seriously proposing an economic policy, or is he simply playing politics with the temporary discomfort Nigerians face? Within a week, Nigerians have heard three different explanations of what an Atiku administration would do about petrol…
In every democracy, political contestation is legitimate, but so is the demand for truth. As the political atmosphere around the Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency becomes increasingly charged, claims and counterclaims are bound to emerge. Yet beneath the noise of political rhetoric lies a more enduring question: what does the evidence say? The record presented by Rt….
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has urged Cross Riverians to look beyond party affiliation and vote for competence, accountability and effective governance in the 2027 election. Archibong said the recurring floods, landslides, erosion and fire outbreaks across the state had exposed serious weaknesses in disaster…
…Says poll not about money bags By Anthony Uwadiegwu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has declared his readiness to engage the Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu in an open debate at any time and venue of the governor’s choosing, provided the governor himself will be present….
By Effiom Gertrude The Ideal Progressive Movement has declared its full support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, formally endorsing all APC candidates and pledging 100 percent support for the party. The declaration was made at the movement’s inaugural meeting, which attracted members, supporters and distinguished leaders who have…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has applauded the Presidency and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following key appointments into the party’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement released in Calabar on Monday and jointly signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo and the Secretary…
