Defection: Ayade Sacks Four ‘Rebel’ Commissioners

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River of Monday sacked four of his cabinet office holders including the commissioner for information, Mr Asu Okang for reportedly refusing to submit to the defection bandwagon from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Besides, the governor also axed eight other senior political appointees for the same purpose.

The decision was conveyed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, Mr Christian Ita in which he directed all those affected to return government property in their possession with immediate effect.

“The state governor, His Excellency Prof Ben Ayade has approved the relieve of the following persons of their appointments as commissioners: . Mr. Mike Usibe, Rita Ayim ,Mr. Asu Okang, Ntufam Donatus Etim.

“Similarly, the under-listed persons have also been relieved of their appointments Mr Leo Inyambe, Rt Hon. Orok Otu Duke, Mr. Victor Okon (Alausa), Mr. John Etim Bassey, Hon. Agbiji Mbeh Agbiji. “Consequently, they are hereby directed to return government properties and vehicles in their care with immediate effect to the Chief of Staff to the governor His Excellency thanks them for their services to the state and wishes them well in their future endeavours,” he stated.

 GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that one of the commissioners listed, Etim had resigned his appointment on May 21, 2021, not long after Ayade defected to the APC.

The move against the rebellious cabinet members  GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports follows concerns to break the backbone of the PDP in the state who refused to follow the defection bandwagon with Ayade.

Following the governor’s defection the state secretariat of the PDP was invaded by some thugs who painted parts of the secretariat into the colours of the APC.

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