Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has approved the immediate suspension of Chief Okon Archibong, the Village Head of Esuk Utan, along with his council members.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr. Nsa Gil, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on Monday in Calabar.
The suspension followed allegations of misuse of office by the traditional ruler and his council, which gave rise to several petitions.
The governor mandated the Calabar Municipal Traditional Rulers Council to investigate the allegations against the village head and his council, and to make recommendations.
“Reports on findings and recommendations should be sent to the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Chieftaincy Affairs within one week.
“The Obutong Clan Council is mandated to set up a five-man committee to manage the affairs of Esuk Utan Village pending the outcome of the investigation.”
Otu called on members of the public living or operating businesses in Esuk Utan to go about their normal activities and cease all dealings with the suspended village head and his council.
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