Agency Report
Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu has removed two traditional rulers from office.
The governor on Saturday suspended the village head of Esuk Utan, Okkn Archinong Eke with the entire village council effective January 3.
Governor Otu, in a letter signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa, gave no reasons for the sack of the monarchs, but mandated the Calabar Municipal Traditional Rulers Council, CMTRC, to investigate the allegations labeled against the village head and the council.
CMTRC was directed to submit its findings not later than one week.
Meanwhile, the governor has directed Obutong clan council to set up a five-man committee to manage the affairs of Esul Utan community pending the outcome of the investigation.
It would be recalled that in April 2024, the governor had ordered the removal of the head of Akansoko in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, His Royal Highness, Etinyin Archibong Ita who had acted when the former paramount ruler passed on.
The monarch had protested, saying the governor was wrong to select a paramount ruler for the area.
He insisted that the clan heads were supposed to meet and select one from among themselves to assume the position.
He said this did not happen and the selection of an acting paramount ruler by the governor was devoid of equity.
Otú, in a statement had appointed the Clan Head of Esuk Mba Clan in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Etinyin Francis Efa.
