Ensure peace in your domain or your staff of office will be withdrawn – Otu warns traditional rulers
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has directed traditional rulers in the state to do all in their power to promote peace in their different domains; otherwise, their staff of office will be withdrawn. Otu, represented by his Deputy, Dr Peter Odey, at the annual International Leboku Festival held in Ugep in Yakurr LGA […] Ensure peace in your domain or your staff of office will be withdrawn…
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu has warned traditional rulers to maintain peace in their respective domains, or face the withdrawal of their staff of office. Speaking at the annual International Leboku Festival in Ugep, Otu condemned the recent inter-communal clashes between Ugep and Idomi communities, which resulted in casualties and damage to property.
He emphasized that the violence marred the festival's objective of fostering harmony in the Yakurr Nation, and threatened to revoke the royal fathers' certificates of recognition if peace continues to suffer in their territories.
Chief Inyang Yibala Igri, the Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area, echoed Otu's sentiments, appealing for peace and urging communities to prioritize historical brotherhood, resolve their disputes, and pursue development over conflict. Igri emphasized that prosperity is contingent upon unity and called on the youth to embrace farming as a profitable business while elders offer guidance to the community.
During the event, HRM Obol Ufem Ubana, the Obol Lopon of Ugep and Traditional Ruler of Yakurr, addressed the gathering, highlighting the traditional importance of the festival and the need to sustain communal peace and brotherhood. However, he expressed concern over dual coronations, which have caused tension in Agoi-Ibami. The traditional ruler appealed to the government for the upgrade of the Ugep stadium, increased media coverage by the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation in Yakurr, and acknowledged recent political appointments of Yakurr indigenes.
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