Governor Bassey Otu has approved the extension of the tenure of His Royal Majesty, Oval Solomon Osim Edward, as Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council for another two years.
The decision, conveyed in an official letter dated June 23, 2026, also cancels the earlier announced change in the leadership of the Council.
According to the letter issued by the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs, Governor’s Office, Calabar, the extension was granted after a thorough assessment of the monarch’s performance as chairman.
The letter stated that the governor was satisfied with HRM Oval Solomon Osim Edward’s stewardship and found it necessary to retain him in office for continuity and effective leadership within the traditional institution.
The development has brought a fresh twist to earlier expectations surrounding a change of guard in the Council, with the state government now reaffirming confidence in the monarch’s leadership.
The letter, signed by the Special Adviser to the Government on Chieftaincy Affairs, Otuekong Sir Francis A. Edet (KSGG), congratulated the royal father and encouraged him to continue his service to God and humanity.
It was copied to the Governor of Cross River State, the Secretary to the State Government, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.
