Stakeholders from the five Local Government Areas of Cross River State’s Northern Senatorial District have validated Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s bid for a second term, reaffirming their support for his administration and calling for bloc votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The engagement, held at the Ogoja Local Government Council Headquarters,…
The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has challenged a claim attributed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio that 40 per cent of Cross River State’s population are people of Akwa Ibom origin. The forum said no official census, demographic survey or peer-reviewed study supports the figure. It made the assertion in a response to remarks…
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…
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 Cross River Elders and Stakeholders Forum has urged members of the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) to focus on defending what it described as the miserable performance of Governor Bassey Otu’s administration rather than launching attacks on the presidential flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Prof. Sandy Onor….
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has extended its congratulations to all the candidates who emerged victorious in the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections for the State House of Assembly, National Assembly, and Governorship positions. In a statement issued in Calabar on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the socio-political…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF), a prominent socio-political think-tank, has formally congratulated the newly inaugurated State Executive Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging the leadership to prioritize internal cohesion and strategic vision ahead of the 2026–2030 tenure. In a statement issued in Calabar on Sunday, the Forum described…
By Kelvin Obambon Governor Bassey Edet Otu on Thursday inaugurated the Elders Advisory Council of the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF), a body established to provide guidance and a feedback mechanism for the state’s administration. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Peter Odey, emphasized the significance of the new council, assuring…
The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Chief Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has officially inaugurated the executive members of the Cross River State Consultative Forum, a new socio-political group aimed at fostering citizen engagement. Barrister Eyo Nsa Ekpo will chair the forum, with Chief Dr. Julius Okputu serving as Secretary and Dr….
