For the love of Tourism: A tale of Three Governors, no, Four
By Kammonke Abam Tourism brought together what politics couldn’t. Two Emeritus Governors and an incumbent. The fourth Governor was not physically present at the event. One initiated it 20 years ago, the other tailored it up and the third, added more source and spices and is celebrating the two other Governors and the constellation of […]
To Endorse or not to endorse: Opinions Sharply divided between Eteng and Oden Camps at the Ikom Endorsement Rally
By Kammonke Abam Amidst the pomp that usually characterises political rallies, there was a mild drama and air of uncertainty yesterday at the Ikom Township Stadium as to whether or not to endorse the incumbent Senator representing Central Senatorial District, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams alongside the endorsement of Governor Prince Bassey Otu and his […]
Strengthening Democratic Choice: The Case for Candidate Photographs on Ballot Papers in Nigerian Elections
By Sam Eno, PhD As a former senatorial candidate for the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State and one who has traversed the diverse electoral terrains of the central senatorial district, I have witnessed firsthand the daunting reality faced by a vast majority of our electorate, particularly those who, due to socio-economic and educational […]
Young political Turks in Cross River State: People to Watch in 2027
By Kammonke Abam As 2027 fast approaches, the political climate is gradually building to a crescendo with gladiators and their supporters taking positions for the battle encore in the different states of the federation. Interestingly, in Cross River State, there is an emergence of new actors and a sprinkle of fairly old ones in […]