446 For now, questions remain about whether any sanctions will follow these flagrant breaches. CROSIEC is yet to issue a public statement, and if history is any guide, penalties may be slow to arrive—if they do at all. By Archibong Jeremiah In the run-up to Cross River State’s November 2, 2024, local government elections, a […]
173 The integrity of Cross River State’s democratic institutions is at stake. Governor Otu, in collaboration with CROSIEC, has an opportunity to set a precedent of fairness and justice that will stand the … The Cross River State Government has recently announced its intention to conduct the long-awaited local government elections, and expectations are high […]
269 The upcoming local government elections in Cross River State now face heightened scrutiny as political observers and activists push for a more inclusive and transparent electoral process. By TheInvestigator Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, a legal expert and democracy advocate, has condemned the recent fees imposed by the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) on […]
348 This meeting comes ahead of anticipated local elections in the state, with the commission aiming to promote transparency and collaboration among key stakeholders. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has announced a crucial meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024. In a press release dated September 20th, […]
215 He elaborated on the amendments made to the CROSIEC law, saying the amendment focused primarily on three key areas: By Government House Press The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has clarified that the tenure for elected officials in the local government councils in the state remains […]
227 … Amended Law stipulates four-year tenure for elected LG officials By Government House Press Governor Bassey Otu has granted assent to the amended Cross River Electoral Law passed by the State House of Assembly. The amendment by the House of Assembly was necessitated by the Supreme Court’s verdict granting autonomy to local government as […]
1,306 Boco assured that the electoral umpire will provide a level playing field for all political parties in the forthcoming local government elections in the state. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has said that the local government elections will be held before the end of December 2024. The Chairman […]
371 The confirmations took place during a plenary session on Tuesday. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State House of Assembly has officially confirmed the appointments of the Chairman and members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) and the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS). This confirmation came after a request was […]