Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade has sworn-in the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC).
This was with a mandate asking the commission to conduct Local Government elections in the state in line with extant laws.
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Represented by his Deputy, Professor Ivara Esu, the Governor said justice, fairness and equity should be the watch word in the discharge of the enormous responsibilities of the electoral commission as an umpire.
In his response, Chairman of the Commission, Dr Mike Ushie who came in to head the State electoral body a second time assured that he will deliver the task without fear or favour.
He said the electoral commission will hit the ground running in line with the Electoral Act to deliver credible elections to the people of Cross River State.
The swearing-in followed the screening of all the 7 members of the commission who were confirmed by the State House of Assembly.
Apart form the Chairman, the six commissioners that
took the oath of office were Eddie Idom Morphy, Matthew Ocheche, Joe Nnandi Esom, Yakmoendoho N. Yakmoendoho, Medea Ajah Inyang and Ndoma Bassey Ndoma.
Editor: Omor Bazuaye
