Robert Ewa, Cross River Commissioner, dies shortly after meeting

HENRY ODUAH FROM VANGUARD

Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Robert Ewa, is dead, according to the governor’s chief press secretary, Nsa Gill.

Mr Ewa died on Wednesday evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, the state capital.

He was present at the state’s executive council meeting earlier on Wednesday, which was presided by Governor Bassey Otu.

Mr Gill told journalists that Ewa contributed during the meeting, but later excused himself.

“Ewa died yesterday. He was present at the state executive council meeting. He even contributed during the presentation,” he said.