Governor Otu Reshuffles Cabinet in Cross River State

On [date not specified], Governor Senator Bassey Otu of Cross River State conducted a reshuffle of his Executive Council during an emergency meeting in Calabar. This strategic realignment involved the swearing-in of Chief Obi Ayuk Afor as Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Mr.

Dodeye Arikpo as Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs. Several commissioners were redeployed to new ministries based on performance, including Moses Osogi to the Ministry of Water Resources, Dr.

Erasmus Ekpang from the Ministry of Information to the Ministry of Lands, Bassey Mensa to the Ministry of Environment, Chief Francis Ekpeyong to the Ministry of Livestock Development, and Kingsley Egumi to the Ministry of Transportation. Governor Otu emphasized that the reshuffle was not a reward or punishment but a leadership strategy to inject fresh energy and focus on the administration's goals.

He urged the Executive Council to prioritize governance over politics as the state nears another election cycle.