APC Clears all 18 Chairmanship and 196 Councillorship Seats in Cross River

Calabar, Cross River State – The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Cross River State has achieved a sweeping victory, winning all 18 Chairmanship positions and 196 councillorship seats in Saturday’s local government councils election. The announcement was made on Sunday by Dr Ekong Bocco, Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), who also awarded…

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Senator Jarigbe Slams Cross River Govt Over LG Election, Calls for Overhaul of Flawed State Electoral

Ogoja, Cross River State – In a powerful and impassioned statement, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, representing Cross River North, has denounced the recent local government elections in Cross River State, held on November 2, as a “farcical” exercise manipulated by the ruling APC-led government. Calling the election process a mockery of democracy, Senator Jarigbe condemned…

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LG Election: Hoodlums Allegedly Attack PDP Candidate in Obubra

Obubra, Cross River State – Reports from Obubra Local Government Area indicate that there was no election held in Obubra Urban Ward on the scheduled day, Saturday, 2nd November 2024. The situation became tense following a violent attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councilorship candidate, Hon. ThankGod Ekong. According to eyewitness accounts, Ekong was…

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Onigbongbo LCDA Chairman Hon. Oladotun Olakanle Passes Away at 54

Lagos, Nigeria — Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, the Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, has died at age 54 following a brief illness. Olakanle, fondly called “Tant’olorun” by his supporters and community members, passed away on Saturday, leaving a void in Lagos’ political landscape and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources…

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