Ogoja, Cross River – Chief Patrick Agbe (PhD), a member of the National Executive Council (NEC) representing Cross River State and leader of the South-South NEC Caucus of National Ex-officio of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) along with hundreds of his supporters. Converseer reports that Chief Agbe…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Governor of Cross River State, Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has scheduled a meeting with the aspirants in the just concluded Local Government Election in the state. Converseer reports that that some of the aspirants, especially members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), were not happy with the selection process…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Labour Party (LP) has expressed concern over the defection of four of its members in the House of Representatives to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a press release issued by its leadership, the party attributed the development to alleged misconduct by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the actions…
Abuja, Nigeria – The All Progressives Congress Northwest Alliance for Good Governance (APC-NWAGG) has condemned what it terms a slanderous attempt to tarnish Defence Minister Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar’s reputation. According to APC-NWAGG’s Secretary Comrade Auwal Shuaibu Gumel, these accusations—circulated by an unnamed group calling itself the APC Solidarity Vanguard—are baseless, suggesting instead that Badaru’s…
Ikom, Cross River State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ikom Local Government Council, Pastor (Mrs) Mercy Nsor, has emerged as the winner of the recently concluded local government council election, organised by the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). Pastor Nsor secured a total of 50,186 votes, representing 8.67% of…
Biase, Cross River State – In a significant milestone following the recent local government elections, the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has presented the Certificate of Return to Hon. Edodi Edodi Eyong, confirming him as the Chairman-Elect of Biase Local Government Area. The presentation ceremony was presided over by the Chairman of CROSIEC…
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…
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…