Cross River Governor Dismisses Local Government Commission Over Corruption

Governor Bassei Otu of Cross River State has sacked the entire Local Government Service Commission due to corruption and abuse of office. The decision follows reports of widespread irregularities in the commission's recruitment exercise.

The Governor expressed strong displeasure at the misconduct uncovered, emphasizing a commitment to transparency and merit-based processes in public service. The move aims to restore public trust and integrity in governance, with a zero-tolerance stance on corruption.