Gov. Ayade Said He Did Not Authorize Appointment Of Magistrates And Would Therefore No Pay Them — Acting CJ, Justice Eyo

The Cross River State Acting Chief Judge, Justice Eyo Effiom Ita
has confirmed the non-payment of salaries of over thirty
Magistrates in the state.

Justice Ita who spoke with newsmen in Calabar said he was aware
of the situation but he did not know for how long the Magistrates
had been owed.

“I was appointed Acting Chief Judge two and a half months ago
and I heard that some Magistrates were appointed but the governor
said he did not give clearance for their appointment and so will
not pay them,” he said.

The Acting State Chief Judge explained that there was nothing
anyone could do to change the situation until Gov Ben Ayade changes
his disposition.

He said all interventions had been made but the Governor insists
he never approved their employment.

The Cross River State Acting Chief Judge, Justice Eyo Effiom Ita
has confirmed the non-payment of salaries of over thirty
Magistrates in the state.

Justice Ita who spoke with newsmen in Calabar said he was aware
of the situation but he did not know for how long the Magistrates
had been owed.

“I was appointed Acting Chief Judge two and a half months ago
and I heard that some Magistrates were appointed but the governor
said he did not give clearance for their appointment and so will
not pay them,” he said.

The Acting State Chief Judge explained that there was nothing
anyone could do to change the situation until Gov Ben Ayade changes
his disposition.

He said all interventions had been made but the Governor insists
he never approved their employment.