Gov Otu Approves Election Of Ekinta Clan Head

The Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, has fixed his support for the predetermination of His Highness, Orbon (Sir) Celestine Awor arsenic the clan head-elect of Ekinta Clan successful Akamkpa section authorities country of the state.

According to the peculiar advisor to the politician connected Chieftaincy Affairs, Francis Edet, the governor’s support follows owed process by the assemblage kingmakers.

In a missive dated September 8, 2025, the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs informed Awor of his support and requested that helium presents himself to the Paramount Ruler of Akamkpa section authorities country and his clan assembly wrong 30 days.

After this, the politician would contiguous Awor with a certificate of designation arsenic the substantive clan caput of Ekinta Clan.

The support comes aft a petition was forwarded to the politician connected January 13, 2025, by the Ekonganaku Ruling Council, signed by 5 monarchs, regarding the decertification of a accepted ruler and the predetermination of a caller clan head.

A accepted ruler, who wished to stay anonymous, told LEADERSHIP Weekend that Awor’s predetermination aligns with Cross River State Edict No.1 (Clan Creation) 1996.

In a telephone conversation, the recently elected monarch, Celestine Awor, vowed to pb with humility, contented and the fearfulness of God, seeking divine wisdom, bid and tranquility for his radical successful bid to assistance the clan to an enviable height.