OBLA: C/Riverians, Nigerians in mixed reactions over furore between VP Osinbajo and Obla

Efio-Ita Nyok|7 November 2017 

A handful of Cross Riverians and Nigerians alike have responded to the yesterday news of the suspension of Chief Okoi Ofem Obono-Obla, Chairman, Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property. 

Our correspondent isolated some of the reactions :

Edet Iyamba General

After using our Yakurr Chief to do dirty jobs, this is what he gets in return.

I shouted and screamed about the way and manner chief Obla-Obono was going about his job.

Bassey Victor 

Just as his boys are doing down here, say much about things they have little or no knowledge about all in the name of social media popularity. Time shall tell

Eugene Upah 

I remember doing an article on him early this year where I said his appointment has taken CRS 2 steps backward. I remember the attack I got

Prince Uduma Ewona

He was even saying offensive things much more than Lie Lie Mohammed and Femi Adesina who at least had some percentage to tell an iota of lies in defense of their master. He wanted people to see him as being so close to PMB and suddenly forgot where he came from.

Obedience Abeng

Loquacious to a doom

Hilary Ebughe

I took out time to read comments on his purported removal from channels Facebook handle. It baffled me that no single person had something good to say about him. That is the negative effect of blind loyalty.

Patiences Asinobi

This is good News

Patrick Unimagbebia Akongwale

I pray he’s not sacked. But, someone should reduce his TV appearances. He’s disgracing Cross River State, the way he talks and even interrupt journalist is not a good sale for any organization.

Bisong Obi 

He thought he could impress them by attacking everyone especially in the past administration.

Justin Obongha

The official letter forwarded to Chief Okoi Obono-obla doesn’t actually imply that he has been dropped or suspended as the news reads. The media commentators have maintained an unbending position that he  has been dropped. If the mind of the presidency was captured in that letter, it simply implies that he is being cautioned about his public opinion and media appearance. This also implies that he must return to the drawing board with them and make public statements only from their pre-written and reviewed script. Invariably, they want him to remember hierarchy and pay due credence to that fact.  For those celebrating, I don’t know what they will benefit if the federal government relieved him of his duties.

Ifere Paul

Simon Utsu, Prince Thomas Abi Jr., disregard fake news.

Success Williams

That is Why i dislike this APC Govt, their lies and counter denials are becoming Digital.

Eno Bekwe Ikwen

Cross Riverians,  always happy to see their own go down. Some are already celebrating. No wonder we rank high in witchcraftcy.

Blessing Njong

The enemies have failed.  Shameless people.  Chief will continue going higher and higher.

Undiandeye Jude 

I just listened to the top news on channels television saying Obla has been removed as head. Not only that the humiliation went further. He should seek clearance from the AGF before addressing the press. Obla is finished.

Gregg Ayim

Obla talks carelessly. Advise him if you are close to him. I watched him defending Maina on Channels TV and I was ashamed he is a Crossriverian.

Deborah Akpe

I don’t understand what some people mean by fake news. If the news is fake, fine and good. But do not start castigating those who saw it. I myself saw it on AIT news bar last night.

Veronica Obi

why are you you disclaiming the news, you are a carrier of fake news. 

*No doubt, Obono-Obla’s suspension has incited mixed reactions from Cross Riverians and Nigerians alike —some happy, others sad. Others, indifferent. Hmmm!