By Sylvia Akpan A counter petition has been filed against allegations levelled against Dr. Richard Utubaku, the Provost of Federal College of Education (FCE) Obudu, by a section of chiefs in Urban Ward 1, Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, in “Utubaku Must Go” protest. The counter petition was contained in a letter
By Sylvia Akpan The Obudu community is seeking the immediate removal of Dr. Richard Utubaku as Provost of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Obudu, citing allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and autocratic leadership. According to a letter dated 25th March, 2025, and signed by several community leaders, elders and addressed to the Minister of Education,
Images obtained from the protest show youths bearing placards with different inscriptions including "Obudu Youths Say Utubaku Must Go," "FCE Obudu Has No Security In The Hands Of Utubaku," and "A Thief Is A Thief, Utubaku Must Go."