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Gov Otu: Harnessing Collaboration For Inclusive Development 

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By Linus Obogo  At a time when good governance is considered a desideratum, and recognized as pivotal for socio-economic advancement, but has, however, become a mirage, Governor Bassey Otu’s recent meeting with critical stakeholders in the state indicates a giant leap towards inclusive and sustainable development.  The engagement which held Tuesday, last week, at Hoggis…

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Elias Ozikpu’s Gibberish And The Reality Of Bassey Otu’s Unimpeachable Governance Style

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In dramaturgy, there is rarely a connection with fictional drama and reality. But there now appears to be a confluence of the two after reading Elias Ozikpu’s horrible and despicable open letter. In his desperate attempt at dramatizing governance in Cross River State, he furtively struggled to align his fiction of governance with reality by…

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Why Noel Ugbong Is The Best Material For The Chairmanship Of Obudu LGA!

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Noel Ugbong’s political and administrative journey began 21 years ago (in 2003) when he was appointed as the Liaison Officer to Hon. Victor Agwu,the Honourable Member representing Obudu in the Cross River State House of Assembly, with a functional office at the then PDP Secretariat and enjoyed political tutelage and mentorship from the PDP Chapter…

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Pastor Yibala, The New Okpebiri Of Ugep: Elevating African Traditional Religion Through the Clerical Lens

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The Sacred Paradox In the heart of Ugep, Cross River State, a rumbling discourse echoes from the hallowed chambers of tradition. A Christian pastor, ordained under the banner of the cross, ascends the ancient stool of Okpebiri, a sacred office of the Obol monarchy. Pastor Yibala of Lekpankon, Ijiman, now occupies this exalted position, yet…

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A Call to Elevate Leadership in Abi and Yakurr: Charting a Path Towards Progressive Local Governance

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In the annals of our shared history, the Abi-Yakurr Peoples Assembly has served as a bastion of advocacy, a voice for our people, and a crucible for the aspirations that define our collective identity. Through meticulous deliberation, we have charted a course that safeguards the interests of our communities, standing resolute in our conviction to…

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How Is The CRS Government Going To Function Without Local Government Funds?

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You cannot blame it all on the state governor, Bassey Otu. You have to empathize with the man, that the free funds his predecessors, Donald Duke, Liyel Imoke and Ben Ayade enjoyed without question, have suddenly been removed from him. Why so, why now? When the governor has finally woken up to the fact that…

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