Speculation Over Yala LGA Chairman’s Impeachment as APC Convenes Emergency Meeting
By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
Fresh political tension is brewing in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State following widespread speculation that the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Dr Fred Okem, may have been impeached. The speculation gained traction on Tuesday, 26th August 2025, after the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state announced an emergency meeting involving key political stakeholders from Yala.
According to a press release signed by Hon. Emmanuel Edem Inyang, JP, State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Cross River State, the emergency meeting was convened at the directive of the State Chairman of the party, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, Esq JP.
Details of the Emergency Meeting
The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 28th August 2025, at 12:00 Noon, inside the Conference Room of the APC State Secretariat.
Those expected to attend include:
- Hon. Dr Fred Okem, Executive Chairman of Yala LGA
- Hon. Godwin Odama, Vice Chairman of Yala LGA
- Hon. Brain Odey, Member representing Yala I State Constituency
- Hon. Martin’s Achadu, Member representing Yala II State Constituency
- All Councillors of the Yala Legislative Council
The statement stressed that attendance is compulsory, emphasising that the deliberations and resolutions to be made at the meeting are of “utmost importance to the progress of Yala LGA, our party and the state.”
Political Speculations and Tension
Akahi News gathered that rumours of the impeachment of Hon. Dr Fred Okem have been circulating in political circles, raising questions about leadership stability in the LGA. While no official confirmation has been issued, the timing of this emergency meeting has further fuelled speculation that the council leadership crisis may be at the centre of discussions.
Political observers note that the inclusion of all councillors of the Yala Legislative Council among the invitees points to possible deliberations on governance and internal political disputes within the LGA.
What This Could Mean for Yala
If the impeachment speculation proves accurate, the development could mark a major political shift in Yala Local Government Area, potentially affecting power alignment, local governance, and representation within the state.
However, some insiders suggest that the meeting may also be aimed at quelling rumours, unifying the party’s leadership in the LGA, and clarifying the true situation before it escalates into wider political unrest.
Looking Ahead
Stakeholders across the state are keenly awaiting the outcome of the meeting on Thursday, which is expected to either confirm or dispel the swirling rumours surrounding the Yala LGA chairman’s position.
For now, all eyes remain on the APC State Secretariat in Calabar, where the much-anticipated meeting will hold, and where the fate of Hon. Dr Fred Okem and the political direction of Yala LGA may be determined.
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