Tag: Ayade
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Ayade, APC tender 749 exhibits, seek to upturn election of Sen. Jarigbe
Former Gov Ben Ayade and the All Progressives Congress have tendered 749 exhibits to upturn the election of Sen. Jarigbe Jarigbe of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the ongoing National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal (EPT) in Cross River. The sitting in Calabar, which continued to the late hours of Tuesday, was however
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After 12yrs in govt, Ayade had nothing to show in his constituency -Sen Jarigbe reveals
Wevole Ezin Calabar The Senator, representing Cross River State Northern Senatorial district, Jarigbe Agom has said that the immediate past Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has nothing to show in his constituency after twelve years in government. Jarigbe disclosed this in a statement titled; “Politics of Primitive Acquisition”. and made available to Newsmen on Thursday in…
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Hold me responsible if my successor fails to perform – Ayade
Gov. Ben Ayade, says he should be held responsible should his successor fail to enthrone good governance in Cross River. Ayade made the declaration during a Thanksgiving Mass held at Saint Charles Wanga Catholic Churc
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2023: Enugu Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi loses senatorial election
The Enugu state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi who contested the Enugu North Senatorial zone under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has lost to the Candidate of Labour Party. Mr. Okey Ezea of the Labour Party has been declared winner of the Senatorial election held in Enugu North Senatorial zone on Saturday.
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Calabar Carnival tragedy: PDP condemns Ayade’s decision to proceed with activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Gov. Ben Ayade’s decision to continue with the activities lined up for the annual Calabar Carnival after the death of eight persons on Tuesday. Mr Venatius Ikem, the State Chairman of the party, made the condemnation in a press statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Wednesday.
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Fire officer confirms fire outbreak in Cross River Govt. House
Mrs Olumayowa Olomola, Commanding Officer, Calabar Command of the Federal Fire Service, has confirmed the fire incident that occurred inside the Cross River Government House. Olomola who confirmed the incident that the fire started from an electrical spark from a generator house.
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Cross River judicial workers get 100% salary increase
C ross River Governor, Ben Ayade has approved 100 per cent increment in salaries and welfare package of the state’s Judicial workers. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Mr. Christian Ita, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Calabar. According to the statement, Ayade made…
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Just In: APC screening Cttee disqualifies guber aspirant, Sen Otu over alleged certificate scam
Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, one of the All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship aspirant and Gov. Ayade’s concensus candidate for the number 1 position has been disqualified by the Appeal Committee of the Party. Otu who was initially disqualified by the Screening commitee over series of petitions will not be contesting the APC primary.
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2023 election: Gov Ayade directs political appointees to resign
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has directed his political appointees seeking elective positions in the 2023 elections to resign. The governor’s directive is contained in a release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Ita, on Wednesday in Calabar.
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Defection: Court dismisses PDP’s suit against Gov. Ayade
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suit seeking the removal of Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River. Justice Taiwo Taiwo, in a judgment, said he was bound by the decision of a higher court which delivered a judgment on April 1 in a similar case in Enugu.…