Only Governor Otu Appoints, Cross River CoS Clears The Air

Cross River State Chief of Staff, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar, has distanced himself from social media claims that credit him with recent state government appointments.
In a statement through his media aide, Mr Patrick Asuquo, he described the attributions as “inaccurate and contrary to the constitutional structure of government.”
Ironbar stressed that appointment powers lie exclusively with the Governor.
“The authority to make appointments into government positions rests solely with the Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Otu,” he said.
He urged appointees to direct appreciation to the Governor “whose confidence and leadership made their appointm...