Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade discusses the greater importance it is for the government and governors to place higher priority on the payment of salaries to civil servants. According to the politician, he places the paying of salaries and pensions above any other projects in the state or in the country. In his interview … Read more
INEC has declared Bassey Otu of APC as the winner of the Cross River governorship election. Out was officially declared as the winner by INEC’s Returning Officer (RO), Professor Teddy Charles Adias. Otu garnered 258, 619 votes to defeat Senator Sandy Onor of the PDP who scored 179,636. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the gubernatorial … Read more
Gov. Ayade broke down in tears again on live TV. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the dramatic Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade on Saturday broke down in tears during the Calabar Night of Praise 2022. The governor was seen shedding uncontrollable tears during Moses Bliss’ performance. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Ex-Commissioner Escapes Assassination Attempt … Read more
Ayade Reacts To Rumoured APC Primaries Loss, Reveals Plan B. Ayade through his media chief, Chris Ita, denied participating in the exercise. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams PDP, Rejects Atiku’s Candidacy BREAKING: Another PDP Presidential Aspirant Steps Down [BREAKING] Alleged N96b Fraud: Supreme Court Set To Deliver Judgment In Amaechi’s Appeal EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Ayade said the decision of the APC supersedes his personal decision, provided the process is transparent and fair enough The governor also boasted of having bagged the requisite experience to lead Nigeria, wondering what selection will exclude him… EDITOR’S PICK Chaos As Angry Passengers Block Abuja Airport Over Flight Delays [PHOTOS] 2023: Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, … Read more
Ayade Declares Presidential Bid, Says I’ll Replicate What I’ve Done In Cross River. In his statement, Ayade said he will replicate what he has done in Cross River if elected, adding that he has what it takes to continue from where Buhari will stop. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Orji Kalu Pulls Out Of Presidential Race, Gives … Read more
Again, Court Shifts Judgment In Suit Seeking Ayade’s Sack. Justice Taiwo Oladipupo Taiwo halted delivery of the judgment to enable him to consider the implications of a Court of Appeal fresh judgment on the defection. EDITOR’S PICK Residents Cry to Sanwo-olu, IGP Over Activities of Land Grabbers MKO Abiola’s Daughter Takes Shot at Sister for … Read more
Ayade was elected on the platform of the PDP in 2015 and 2019, but defected to the APC on May 20, 2021, along with his deputy The PDP had taken Ayade to court seeking an order directing him and his deputy, Ivara Esu, to vacate office over their defection to the APC EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
. . .the decision before Nigerians is a pre-emptive one; one that will prevent the next #EndSARS protest rather than necessitate it. The phenomenon of political defection is by no means new in Nigeria’s increasingly dramatic political arena. Since the advent of civilian rule in the country, it has become par for the course to … Read more
Matawalle is the second governor to have left the main opposition in the space of two months He joined the likes of David Umahi of Ebonyi and Ben Ayade of Cross River The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, on Tuesday, described the defection of some of the party’s governors as … Read more
“…He has even collected the official cars allocated to some of the legislators. The councillors are being threatened and harassed daily…” Political appointees, elected local government chairmen, councilors and other political office holders in Cross River State have not been paid their May 2021 salaries and allowances. It was gathered that salaries for the month … Read more
President Buhari has met with the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, and Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, and his counterpart from Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was disclosed … Read more
Ayade defected amidst speculations that another PDP governor will join the party after Ebonyi State governor, Dave Umahi defected months ago. Following the defection of Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), some Nigerians have begun expressing their discontent at the action of … Read more
Governor Ben Ayade says politicians have no conscience and always fail to fulfill their promise to those who elected them. Speaking at the flag-off of enrolment into the states’ Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), Ayade challenged national assembly members to reveal what they have done for members of their constituents. The Governor said; “After … Read more
Obong Of Calabar Tells Gov Ayade To Step Aside To Learn About Governance The monarch says Governor Ayade doesn’t answer anybody’s call. Ekohotblog, November 1, 2020… The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has asked the incumbent Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade to step aside to enable an interim administration to … Read more
Professor Benedict Ayade is going hard on citizens to ensure that they abide by all the measures aimed at curtailing the spread of Covid-19 in the state. Recently, the governor was spotted sitting on a chair with a group of security operatives watching out on Calabar-Itu bridge, that links Cross River State with Akwa ibom … Read more
Nigerian Journalist, Agba Jalingo, has come out to narrate his ordeal in prison. Jalingo, who is the publisher of Cross River Watch, was arrested on August 22, 2019 and charged for treason by Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State. Speaking during an interview on TVC programme, Fire Works, Jalingo refuted claims that were made … Read more
Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade has berated the people of the state for complaining on the bad roads and potholes in major towns and cities. Ayade said his duty as a Governor doesn’t include fixing of bad roads and potholes. DON’T MISS: Bus Conductor Arraigned For Stealing Passenger’s ATM Card Instead, he is … Read more
The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has signed the N1.1tn Appropriation Bill for 2020 into law. The budget tagged “Budget of Olimpotic Meristemasis” was signed into law on Tuesday. Ayade commended the State House of Assembly for meeting the Dec. 31, deadline of passing the appropriation bill adding that, the state was … Read more
The Igbo National Council has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State to release detained journalist, Agba Jalingo. The group’s President, Chilos Godsent, made this known at a press conference in Owerri, the Imo State capital. He warned that INC would storm Calabar, the Cross River capital in protest to … Read more