Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the leadership of the State Council of Chiefs.
Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, who announced this in a statement in Calabar on Friday, said the governor’s action was in line with Section 4(1) of the Cross River State Council of Chiefs Law, 2004.
“The Governor appreciates the Chairman and members of the dissolved Council for their meritorious service to the state.
“He wishes them the best in their roles as traditional rulers in their respective domains”, the statement read in part.
The Tide’s source recalls that the State House of Assembly recently passed a resolution for the change of the leadership of the council on the ground that it had overstayed its term in office.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Akwa Ibom State says it has deployed 670 personnel to enhance road safety across the state during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Sector Commander, Mr Lasisi Ogundele, disclosed this in Uyo on Friday while speaking to newsmen on the agency’s preparation for the Islamic celebration.
Ogundele said out of the 670 personnel, 408 would be regular marshals while 226 would be special corp marshals.
He said the Command had made adequate preparations for both personnel and equipment in order to cope with the increase in traffic during the period.
The Sector Commander cautioned against overloading, speeding and other anti road safety activities during the celebration.
“Road users should strictly obey traffic rules, mobile courts shall be stationed at strategic locations, and offenders shall face immediate trial.
“It has become our practice to acquaint the public with our level of preparedness for festivities just like the Eid-el-kabir.
“Reflective jackets, traffic cones, tyre pressure gauges, extricating machines and digital breathalysers are part of the tools set aside for the special operations.
“There are also a total of 23 help areas mobilised to ensure prompt removal of obstructions and to rescue operations during the period”, he said.
Ogundele urged drivers to exude courtesy, civility and consideration while dealing with other road users.
He said with the corps’ level of preparation in terms of personnel deployment and logistics, the command was confident of a successful celebration in the state.

Edo Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,210 personnel to ensure maximum security during the forthcoming Eid-el Kabir celebrations.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Efosa Ogbebor, in a statement on Friday in Benin, said NSCDC would provide maximum security at various Eid praying grounds, palaces, monuments and recreational centres across the state during the festivities.
Ogbebor stated that the NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Gbenga Agun, assured residents of security of their lives and property before, during and after the festival.
“I have directed all commanders, heads of tactical units, Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to ensure smooth, crime-free and secure celebration before, during and after the Eid-el Kabir festival.
“The personnel deployed have been tasked with critical responsibilities of safeguarding national assets and infrastructure, a core mandate of the corps, protection of lives and property and crowd control, amongst others.
“NSCDC personnel will work in collaboration with other sister-agencies”, he said.
The NSCDC boss appealed to members of the public to give maximum cooperation to the personnel and support them with useful information about criminal elements.
The Commandant felicitated with all Muslims and wished them joyous Eid-el Kabir celebrations.