Gov Otu suspends village head, council in Cross River over misconduct allegations

DAILY POST

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.