In the spotlight is Etubom Anthony Ani (MON, OFR, KSS) an elder statesman from Cross River State and a former Nigerian Finance and Foreign Affairs Minister. The London trained, seasoned and chartered accountant is the lead contender for the stool of Obong of Calabar, which has been the subject of…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has sacked Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the Obong of Calabar, Cross River State. This was made known by the Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday after several years of legal tussle. According to the judgement written by Justice Amina Ahgid and read by Justice Akomaye Agim, ordering the kingmakers and Traditional Rulers’ Council to immediately summon a fresh selection process to produce another Obong of Calabar. The fresh selection should be held in accordance with the 2002 constitution of the Palace.
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