Cross river assembly rejects ikpeme as chief justice because she is from akwa ibom

I think there may be some misinformation here.

The Cross River State House of Assembly did not reject Justice Akon Ikpeme as Chief Justice because she is from Akwa Ibom State. In fact, Justice Ikpeme is a native of Akwa Ibom State, but she has been a resident of Cross River State for over 30 years and has been a judge in the state for many years.

The controversy surrounding Justice Ikpeme's appointment as Chief Justice of Cross River State is due to a dispute over her eligibility for the position, not her state of origin. The dispute centers on the fact that Justice Ikpeme was appointed as Acting Chief Justice of Cross River State by the then Governor of the state, Ben Ayade, in 2020, without following the proper constitutional procedures.

The Cross River State House of Assembly subsequently rejected Justice Ikpeme's appointment as Chief Justice, citing the lack of due process and the need for a more transparent and inclusive appointment process. The dispute has been ongoing, with Justice Ikpeme maintaining that she is eligible for the position and the state government arguing that she is not.

It's important to note that the dispute is not about Justice Ikpeme's state of origin, but rather about the process of her appointment and the eligibility criteria for the position of Chief Justice.