Etubom’s conclave of the Obong of Calabar has reaffirmed Edidem Ekpo Abasi Otu as the Obong of Calabar.
Gatekeepers News reports that on January 13, the Supreme court ordered a fresh selection process for the throne of the Obong of Calabar.
The conclave began a new process consequently and Etubom Ntiero Effiwat, Chairman of Etubom Conclave, said the members are fully satisfied with the candidate’s qualifications and eligibility
He stated this while reading a document signed by 13 of the conclave members at the palace.
“He is hereby on this day, Jan. 18, 2023, been proclaimed as successor to the throne of the Obong of Calabar,” NAN quoted Effiwat as saying.
“The qualified Etuboms who fall under this group were communicated to and directed to produce and present their nominee to the Etubom’s Conclave by Jan. 18, 2023.”
“The most senior Etubom of Atai Iboku group, Etubom Otu Efa-Otu, presented their selected nominee for the throne of Obong of Calabar in person of HRH, Ekpo Abasi-Otu of Adiabo Ikot Mbo Otu House.”
