{
  "id": 1991087,
  "title": "Cross River Information Commissioner explains Eba’s removal as APC chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/cross-river-information-commissioner-explains-ebas-removal-as-apc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T17:58:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/cross-river-information-commissioner-explains-ebas-removal-as-apc-chairman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Information Commissioner for Cross River State, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, explained the reasons behind the removal of former APC chairman, Mr Alphonsus Ogar Eba. During his initial meeting with journalists in Calabar, Cobham cited financial impropriety, poor administration, and a failure to fulfill obligations to the party's State Working Committee as the grounds for Eba's dismissal. Eba, who had previously served as the APC leader under two administrations, has since transferred allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), where he currently serves as their running mate for the governorship. Recently, Eba had criticized the Otu administration, alleging corruption, favoritism, and misuse of funds. Cobham raised questions about Eba's credibility in raising such accusations, pointing to past allegations made against him while serving as the Due Process Office's Director-General. Cobham urged his detractors to participate in open debates and discussions about the government's policies and performance, calling for education on the current situation. As a lawyer, Cobham noted that Eba had the right to seek legal action if he believed his removal was unjust. Cobham also expressed concerns that Eba might be prematurely reveling in his newfound political success, emphasizing that the actual election result would ultimately determine the legitimacy of his claim to the deputy governorship position.",
  "summary": "The newly appointed Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Cross River State, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, has given reasons for the removal of former chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Mr Alphonsus Ogar Eba. Cobham spoke during his maiden interaction with journalists in Calabar, where he said Eba’s removal followed allegations of […] Cross River Information…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}