Anxiety As Governor Otu Suspends 2 Traditional Rulers

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has suspended two traditional rulers from their positions creating a cloud of anxiety.

This decision was communicated through an official letter signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa, but the reasons behind the dismissals were not provided.

The letter confirmed the suspension of His Highness Okkn Archinong Eke, the village head of Esuk Utan, and the entire Esuk Utan village council, effective January 3, 2025. Governor Otu has instructed the Calabar Municipal Traditional Rulers Council (CMTRC) to investigate the allegations made against the village head and his council, with the investigation’s findings to be submitted within one week.

In the meantime, the governor has directed the Obutong clan council to establish a five-member committee to oversee the affairs of the Esuk Utan community until the inquiry is concluded.

This development follows a previous action in April 2024, when the governor removed His Royal Highness Etinyin Archibong Ita, the acting head of Akansoko in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, following the death of the former Paramount Ruler. The monarch had opposed the governor’s decision, arguing that the appointment of a new Paramount Ruler should be decided by the clan heads, not by the governor.

In response, Governor Otu appointed HRH Etinyin Francis Effiom Edem Efa, the Clan Head of Esuk Mba Clan in Akpabuyo, to the role of Paramount Ruler.

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