Governor Ben Ayade

Gov Ayade Goes For APC Cross River North Senatorial Ticket

July 14, 2022 5:33 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has revealed that the Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Cross River North Seat at the National Assembly for the 2023 poll.

Ayade, who emerged unopposed, was elected at a fresh primary election at the Ogoja Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Thursday.

The election followed the voluntary withdrawal of Mr Martins Orim, who won the ticket at the May 28, primaries.

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Looting: Ayade Orders House To House Search In Cross River

October 25, 2020 2:55 pm

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has ordered for search of residential houses of people of Cross River State for possible recovery of looted items.

The Governor said in a press release signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity Christian Ita that security agents should take legitimate action to halt violence and recover the stolen items.

Prof Ayade confirmed that more soldiers were deployed to Calabar to help quell violence and asked security agencies in the State to take legitimate actions to halt the arson and carnage witnessed in some parts of Calabar.

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Gov Ayade Orders Arrest Of Fake Tax Collectors In Cross River

May 24, 2020 11:07 am

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has ordered the arrest of anyone found selling tickets or collecting any form of tax from those exempted from paying tax in the state.

The order was contained in a press statement issued on Sunday by Mr. Christian Ita, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity.

The governor noted that some agents of the state still extort residents despite directives to desist.