By Ekong Okpa Obubra, Cross River State – The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has declared an oil magnate/entrepreneur, Hon. Kingsley Arikpo, winner of the November 2 polls in Obubra. Arikpo, popularly known as Agbor Apollo, who emerged as Chairman of Obubra Local Government Area, was the flag bearer of the All Progressives…
Ikom, October 29, 2024 – In preparation for the upcoming local government elections in Cross River State on November 2, 2024, Governor Bassey Otu officially launched the All Progressives Congress, APC campaign, emphasising a commitment to grassroots development. Represented by Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, PhD, the flag-off ceremony was held on Sunday at…
The Cross River State Representative to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has called for a people-centric approach to leadership as the All Progressive Congress (APC) officially flagged off its campaign for the forthcoming local government elections. The event, which was held at the Ikom Township Stadium, marked the launch…
His Royal Highness Obol Ofem Inah Edet, Obol Lopon of Idomi, has stepped into the tussle in the community, calling for peace and unity as political tensions rise over the selection of the would-be councillorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a peace meeting with the aggrieved aspirants on Saturday at the…
The immediate past Cross River State Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Prof. John Inyang, has strongly refuted allegations of imposing a candidate during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for the Idomi Council Ward in Idomi, Yakurr Local Government Area of the State. Prof. Inyang’s response came after claims of candidate imposition stirred tension…
There is tension in Idomi Ward, Yakurr Local Government Area, as All Progressives Congress (APC) members and aspirants have voiced their grievances over the alleged imposition of a councillorship candidate by the former Commissioner for Lands, Professor John Inyang, further deepening political divides within the community. The controversy centres around the nomination process for the…
