Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, has approved the Immediate suspension of Chief Okon Archibong, the Village Head of Esuk Utan, with his council members.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Nsa Gil, on Monday in Calabar.
It was reported that the suspension followed allegations of misuse of office by the traditional ruler and his council, which led to several petitions.
The governor mandated the Calabar Municipal Traditional Rulers Council to investigate the allegations against the village head and his council and make recommendations.
“Report 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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