By Chris Edadi One of the greatest qualities of great successful leadership at all levels is selflessness first. Though, it’s every man’s right and privilege to aspire to certain positions of leadership, if opportunities avail themselves or most times it’s created either by man or nature and this is not far from the tussle of…
The people of Obubra I State Constituency have appealed to the All Progressive Congress (APC) hierarchy to ensure equity, fair play and natural justice in the choice of electing a new Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly. This was disclosed by APC party stalwarts from the constituency on Friday in a statement,…
More reasons have emerged following the removal of Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem as the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024. CONVERSEER reports that Ayambem, currently representing Ikom II State Constituency was removed as Speaker of the House on four grounds; gross financial misconduct, incompetence and wrong conduct…
By Frank Ulom Cross River State House of Assembly has removed its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem representing Ikom II State Constituency. CONVERSEER gathered that Ayambem was removed on Wednesday (22nd May 2024) by two-thirds of the House; 17 out of the 25 members during a plenary. According to a removal notice obtained by our…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has raised alarm over the improper handling of state-owned cocoa farms by Mr Oscar Ofuka, former Governor Ben Ayade’s Special Adviser on Cocoa Development. Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, member representing the Abi State Constituency, raised the matter in urgent public importance on Tuesday during…
By Our Reporter The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem was in attendance at the general meeting of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting focused on various issues related to good governance and national development. One of the key points discussed…
By Our Reporter Based on investigations into deals and agreements under the immediate past Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, the Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has disclosed that the State Assembly has vowed to stop and revoke deals on concessioned industries. This move and action…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has confirmed Governor Bassey Otu’s nominees for appointment as vice Chairman and commissioner of the State Planning Commission. This was a sequel to the Assembly’s consideration of the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions, and Conflict Resolution presented by…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed Governor Bassey Otu’s nominees for appointment as Chairman and members of the State Civil Service Commission. The confirmation of the Chairman and members of the Civil Service Commission was held on Friday at the Chambers of the Assembly. Speaking shortly after the confirmation, the Speaker of…
By Itam Offor Cross River Lawmakers have confirmed Governor Bassey Otu’s nominees for appointment as Chairman and Commissioners of the State House of Assembly Service Commission. Those confirmed were; Hon. Victor Okon as Chairman, Barr. Leonard Anyogo as Commissioner 1, Mr Ayamba Akanya Asigbe as Commissioner 2, Mrs Mary Eraye as Commissioner 3, and Mr…
