Business Leader Urges Probe Before Suspending UCTH CMD, Criticizes House's Hasty Action

The article reports on the call by Henri Onw, chairman of the Cross River State Businessmen's Forum, urging the House of Representatives to investigate the allegations against Prof. Ikpem Ikpem, the Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), before suspending him.

Onw criticizes the House for allegedly relying on media reports and failing to conduct a thorough probe before adopting the motion for the CMD's suspension. He questions the House's handling of the matter, highlighting concerns of ethnic bias and unfair treatment.

Onw emphasizes the importance of due process and fair play, suggesting that the House consult relevant professional bodies like the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) before making decisions. He argues that the allegations of ethnic discrimination against the CMD are unfounded and calls for a comprehensive investigation to ensure justice prevails.

Onw appeals to the federal government to withhold any action against the CMD pending a proper inquiry.