Governor Ayade appointed five new officials just 25 days before his departure from office. The appointees are Ushie Esther Peter, Irek Matthew Esikpe, Atim Okokon Ekpenyong, Emmanuel Egban and Abu Ikwo Eyo. According to Timothy Akwaji, their appointments take effect from April 27, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Cross River State, … Read more
The Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke says Governor Ben Ayade encouraged him to return to PDP but left afterward. EkoHotBlog reports that the former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, said he was indifferent to the recent exit of the current State Governor, Ben Ayade, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more
PDP has accused Cross River State governor, Prof Ben Ayade of inducing aides to join APC. EkoHotBlog reports that the Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that Governor Ben Ayade, was using cash and vehicles as gift to induce political appointees to defect with him to the All Progressives Congress. … Read more
Former governor of cross river state, Senator Liyel Imoke has said Cross River remains PDP state despite Governor Ayade’s defection. Former governor of Cross River State and the leader of a stakeholders’ group in the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Liyel Imoke yesterday allayed the fear that the defection of the incumbent … Read more
House of representatives speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has welcomed Governor Ayade’s defection to the APC. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed joy over the defection of the Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the party is opened to all. READ ALSO: … Read more