There is a saying in Bette folklore in Obudu that says that the tortoise said it dances very hard but it’s shell won’t allow the world to see and appreciate it’s efforts. That’s the story of Obudu people and their fate in the hands of the govt of their illustrious son who is the Governor…
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Former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ikem, pens a wisdom filled letter of congratulations to the newly elected Chairmen and councillors in Cross River State. As Gov Ayade takes a few steps in the direction of the change we desire let me use this forum to encourage him and also congratulate the newly elected…
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Five years into the life of the present administration, almost 5 years after the expiration of the tenure of the last elected local Government administration in CRS we are about to have an “election” into the Councils. Yet the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria says the administration of local governments in Nigeria “shall”…
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Former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Venatius Ikem, in this piece, delivers a frank and succinct assessment of the political propelled economics of Cross River State and what will be probable outcomes in the future. For those interested in politics for the passion of it’s fundamental value to society’s growth and development, it’s potentials…
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First published in April 2016 on www.calitown.com, this article written by IWARA IWARA, x-rayed the Ben Ayade vs. Vena Ikem political feud, bringing to light painful truths in an unbiased essay. There often will be very little innocence in the fistful desire of two fighting brothers; one strong, the other stronger. Amazingly, the strength they…
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It appears the political battle for the soul of Obudu has begun with this afternoon’s Order of Arrest, issued by a Chief Magistrate Court, Calabar, against former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Venatius Ikem, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, for failing to appear before the Court, www.calitown.com…
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