The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Right Hon. Larry Odey has been sworn-in as the acting governor of Cross River State.
Hon. Odey was sworn-in by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Dorothy Iyamba Idem following the sack of Governor Liyel Imoke and four other governors in the country by the supreme court on Friday over tenure elongation.
Odey 51, was born in Ugaga in Yala local government area of the state and represents Yala state constituency in the House. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History/Education in 1985 from the University of Port Harcourt and Masters in Public Administration as well as Masters of Science in International Relations both from the University of Calabar in 2005 and 2010 respectively.
Speaking shortly after taken the oath of office and allegiance, Odey in a sober mood said, ”We are all aware of the circumstances that brought us here, the supreme court judgment, it is a sober moment for us. All things being equal, we thank God and have confidence that INEC will come up with a time table for us to re-elect our principal, Senator Imoke, so that he can come and occupy his seat”
He recalled that Senator was removed from office in 2008 and was re-elected and that make the party more stronger than what it was.
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