L-R: Ochinke and Ayade
Efio-Ita Nyok|26 October 2016
On Monday 24 October, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade, approved the appointment of no fewer than 1,096 individuals as Liaison Officers, Personal Assistants, Special Assistants, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Board Members and Permanent Secretaries.
Yesterday 25 October, one of the 1,096 appointed persons, Boki-born Mr Attah Ochinke declined his appointment citing his reasons to include a bloatedly sized government and other reasons best known to him and the governor. Mr Ochinke made this known via his social media accounts yesterday. Excerpt:
'My attention has this morning been drawn to radio announcements to the effect that I have been appointed Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Fund Board by His Excellency Governor Ben Ayade', Mr Ochinke observed.
'While I thank the Governor for having confidence in my capacity by giving me this appointment, I am unable to accept this responsibility. I have had the privilege to express my views on the size of government in private discussions with Governor Ayade. I still hold those views. I have also provided the Governor at those discussions with additional reasons why I cannot take an appointment at this time. Those reasons remain valid and I will keep them private still.
'Meanwhile I thank all well wishers that have called me to congratulate me on this appointment. Your affection is appreciated and I hope you show me understanding in my decision. I will continue to support the government for our common good. I make this decision confident that there are very capable citizens that can step in and take my place. Thank you all and thank you Your Excellency', Mr Ochinke concluded .
Efio-Ita Nyok
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