Gov. Bassey Otu hands over power to deputy Dr. Peter Odey

Gov. Bassey Otu has handed over the power to control the operations of Calabar state to his deputy Dr Peter Odey.

Otu transferred the power after he notified the state House of Assembly of his intention to proceed on a three-week annual leave commencing from March 11 to April 8.

The governor notified the state legislature through a letter dated March 10 and addressed to the Speaker, Elvert Ayambem.

The letter from the governor read in part: “I wish to inform you of my intention to proceed on a three-week annual leave, commencing from Tuesday, March 11, to Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

“During this period, I will be unavailable to attend to my official duties.

“In accordance with constitutional requirements, I am required to notify the House of Assembly of my intention to proceed on annual leave.

“I have made the necessary arrangements to ensure the smooth operations of government business during my absence.

“The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Odey, will act on my behalf and make decisions as necessary.”

The legislature read the letter in their plenary and approved the request accordingly.

This marked the first time for Gov. Otu to officially embark on annual leave since he assumed office on May 29, 2023.