Cross River
4 LAS News stories tagged “Cross River”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Peter Obi condemns attack on his Calabar convoy as police arrest suspect
Presidential candidate Peter Obi denounced a violent assault on his campaign convoy in Calabar, Cross River, on 4 November 2026, after which police detained one alleged attacker.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 17:45 WAT · 4 sources
African Democratic Congress launches 63‑member campaign council in Cross River ahead of 2027 elections
The ADC inaugurated a 63‑member campaign team in Calabar, appointing Prince Henry Enyong as director‑general, as it prepares to mobilise voters for the January‑February 2027 general elections.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 14:15 WAT · 2 sources
Cross River Governor Otu Claims N70 billion Domestic Debt Cut and Revenue Gains Ahead of 2027 Campaign
Governor Bassey Otu said his administration lowered inherited debt by over N70 billion and lifted internally generated revenue to N46.3 billion, citing asset recoveries and infrastructure projects as proof of progress under the People First Agenda.
LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 12:47 WAT · 2 sources
Governor Otu’s financial turnaround fuels calls for a landslide re‑election
Former presidential aide Okoi Obono‑Obla praised Cross River Governor Bassey Otu’s handling of state finances and revenue growth, arguing that these achievements make a second term inevitable.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 12:45 WAT · 2 sources