Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the certificate of recognition of a traditional ruler in the State.

Prof. Itam Hogan Itam until his sack was the paramount ruler of Calabar South Local Government Area.

It is believed that the Professor was stripped off his powers for dabbling into partisan politics.

The order was contained in a letter addressed to the embattled paramount ruler dated 11th May 2022 and signed by the Special Adviser to the governor on Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Adoga Ifop Victor.


In the letter, Itam was ordered to immediately return the certificate of recognition to the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs, Governor’s Office in Calabar.