News Editor
By David Odama
The Cross River State House of Assembly has upheld the suspension of Hon. Kingsley Agbor Ekuri, the Councilor representing Ajassor Ward in Etung Local Government Area, over allegations of misconduct, insubordination, and threats to the peace of the Local Government.
The suspension, initially imposed by the Etung Legislative Council, was confirmed after a hearing led by the member representing Bakassi in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Eyo Bassey, Chairman of the Assembly’s Committee on Local Government. The investigation centered on revenue management issues and Hon. Ekuri’salleged violation of established authority within the council.
According to r a statement by Matthew Okache
Press Secretary to the Speaker, Hon. Ekuri not only challenged the Chairman of Etung LGA over revenue allocation but also assaulted the Special Adviser on Security to the Chairman and showed blatant disrespect to the Leader of the Council.
Present at the hearing were key stakeholders, including the Chairman of Etung LGA, Hon. Henry Njar Anom,the Leader of the Legislative Council, and the Special Adviser on Peace and Security, all of whom presented evidence of the councilor’s disruptive actions.
Announcing the Assembly’s resolution, the Speaker declared that Hon. Ekuri’s conduct amounted to gross misconduct, warranting both his suspension and immediate arrest. Security agencies were directed to detain the councilor for further investigation into his role in destabilizing peace in Ajassor and the wider Etung LGA.
Hon. Ekuri was arrested shortly after the hearing. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of his actions and any further consequences he may face.
