The Resolution of the Meeting Summoned by Speaker Ayambem: Truth vs Fiction
The attention of the Media Team of the Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Hon. (Dr) Fred Okem, has been drawn to malicious and misleading publications circulating on social media alleging that the Chairman has been impeached or suspended for three months by the legislative council.
We wish to state categorically that those reports are false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.
For the avoidance of doubt, the facts are as follows:
1. At no time was Hon. (Dr) Fred Okem given a three-month suspension, pending when he clears himself of the councillors’ allegations as insinuated by social media falsehood peddlers. What took place was a meeting convened by the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, involving the Chairman of Yala LGA and the Councillors. In attendance also was the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor.
2. Contrary to those false claims, no resolution of impeachment or suspension was passed. Instead, the meeting was held to address their differences, and it was resolved that all parties (Chairman and Councillors) should sheathe their sword and work in harmony, and that both parties should maintain the status quo, for the peace, love, unity and prosperity of Yala.
3. The Speaker further emphasised the importance of harmony, urging both sides to work together in mutual respect and understanding, with cooperation rooted in prosperity, peace, and love for Yala.
4. It is, therefore, mischievous for anyone to twist the outcome of the meeting to suggest that the Chairman has been suspended or impeached. Such rumours are aimed at creating unnecessary tension and distracting the Council leadership from its mandate of service to the people.
We urge the good people of Yala and the general public to disregard these falsehoods and treat them as the handiwork of mischief makers. Hon. Dr. Fred Okem remains the duly elected and serving Chairman of Yala Local Government Area and is fully committed to working with all stakeholders, including the Councillors, for the peace, unity, and development of our dear LGA.
Emmanuel Unah,
Chief Press Secretary to Chairman,
Yala Local Government Area,
3rd September 2025.
