Calabar, Cross River State – The embattled Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Barrister Venatius Ikem, has responded to his purported suspension, asserting that the move was politically motivated and lacked genuine justification. In a detailed statement released on Saturday, November 16, 2024, Ikem alleged that his suspension stemmed from…
Hon. Peter Akpanke, representing the Obudu/Bekwerra/Obanliku federal constituency, has commended the organisation ‘Who is Who in Cross River North‘ for their unwavering commitment to advocating for the repair of federal roads in the Cross River North senatorial district. Their efforts, particularly through a recent letter, have amplified the call for urgent attention to the state…
The Nigerian National Assembly is a complex institution with sophisticated internal politics that often surpass those of secular politics. Its seniority system, similar to Nigeria’s secondary school hierarchy, can intimidate newcomers, making it challenging for freshmen lawmakers to navigate. Not for Peter Akpanke. Many have argued that typically, it takes a full four-year term for…
The Member Representing Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwerra Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Akpanke, has awarded a scholarship to Stephen Apebende, the 16-year-old boy who achieved an impressive score of 356 in the 2024 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the highest from Cross River State. Akpanke, who expressed pride in Stephen’s achievement, said he…
Thousands of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Labour Party, LP, All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, and other political parties, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Northern Cross River State. CONVERSEER learned that the defectors were received on Saturday, 30 March in Ogoja by the Cross River State PDP Chairman, Barr….
By Frank Ulom Following the incessant increase of fee charges across the board coupled with the harsh economy being faced by the country, Hon. Peter Akpanke, a lawmaker in Cross River has put a smile on the faces of 12 of his constituents. The 12 constituents are law school students and Akpanke who represents Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu…
