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{{short description| A Nigerian journalist and politician}}
'''Etubom Bassey Ekpo Bassey''' (born November 1949) is a [[Nigeria]]n journalist and politician who was crowned Edidem (or Obong) of [[Akwa Akpa|Calabar]], as a [[Nigerian traditional rulers|traditional ruler]] of the [[Efik people]], on 6 April 2008.<ref>{{cite web
'''Bassey Ekpo Bassey II''' (born November 1949) is a Nigerian journalist and politician
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==Early career==
==Early career==


Bassey was born in November 1949, son of King James Ekpo Bassey of Cobham Town.<ref>{{cite web
Bassey was born in November 1949, son of Etubom Dr EE Bassey a medical doctor and grandson of King James Ekpo Bassey of Cobham Town. He had his early education in Calabar, Onitsha and Lagos. In 1974 he graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with a degree in journalism.
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He followed a career in journalism and politics.<ref>{{cite web
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He was also a kingmaker in the Efik Kingdom, and on 31 August 1991 he crowned Edidem Nta Elijah Henshaw VI as the Obong of Calabar in controversial circumstances.<ref name=nwatch705>{{cite web
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He followed a journalism career which saw him working in several parts of the country for organizations like the Nigerian Chronicle, The Punch, Newbreed magazine and The Call. Bassey was also for a time vice-president of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, and National Publicity director in the now defunct Nigerian Peoples Party. A socialist, in February 1989 he was head of the Directorate for Literacy and at about the same period he moved from crypto-politics to actual participation when he contested and won the elections for chairmanship of calabar Municipal council.<ref>{{cite book
A socialist, in February 1989 he was head of the Directorate for Literacy and Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council.<ref>{{cite web
|page=88
|title=African concord, Volume 2, Issues 40-52
|publisher=Concord Press of Nigeria
|year=1989}}</ref>
.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.dawodu.com/madunagu1.htm
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|title=HISTORY AND THE TRAGEDY OF 1989
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In 1991 he was a gubernatorial aspirant in [[Cross River State]], running on the [[Social Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Social Democratic Party]] platform.
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In 2004, while chairman of Chairman of Cobham Town Combined Council in [[Cross River State]], Bassey called for the federal government to respect the decision by the [[International Court of Justice]] that the [[Bakassi Peninsula]] should be ceded to the [[Republic of Cameroon]]. In response, the Cross River House of Assembly resolved to withdraw his certificate of recognition as a chief.<ref>{{cite web
he was also National vice chairman(south south) for the Alliance for Democracy.<ref>{{cite book
|page=32
|title=The African guardian
|publisher=Guardian Magazines
|year=1991}}</ref>
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He was also a kingmaker in the Efik Kingdom, and on 31 August 1991 he crowned Edidem Nta Elijah Henshaw VI as the Obong of Calabar in controversial circumstances.<ref name=nwatch705>{{cite web
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|title=New Obong of Calabar Emerges
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|author=Chris Ajaero
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|date=April 13, 2008
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|accessdate=2010-09-13
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In 2004, while chairman of Chairman of Cobham Town Combined Council in Cross River State, Bassey called for the federal government to respect the decision by the [[International Court of Justice]] that the [[Bakassi Peninsula]] should be ceded to the [[Republic of Cameroon]]. In response, the Cross River House of Assembly resolved to withdraw his certificate of recognition as a chief which they had no authority to do.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2004/10/30/20041030news27.html
|url=http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2004/10/30/20041030news27.html
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050119212847/http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2004/10/30/20041030news27.html
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|archive-date=2005-01-19
|title=Bakassi: C/River Assembly Moves Against Ekpo Bassey
|title=Bakassi: C/River Assembly Moves Against Ekpo Bassey
|author=Amby Uneze
|author=Amby Uneze
|work=ThisDay
|work=ThisDay
|date=2004-10-30
|date=2004-10-30
|accessdate=2010-09-13}}</ref>
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}}</ref>


==Allegation==
==Etik Kingdom succession==


As chairman of the Etubom Traditional Rulers Council, in February 2004 Bassey announced the dethronement of Nta Elijah Henshaw on the grounds that Henshaw had failed to observe traditions and had failed to preserve peace.<ref>{{cite web
As chairman of the Etubom Traditional Rulers Council, in February 2004 Bassey announced the [[dethronement]] of Nta Elijah Henshaw on the grounds that Henshaw had failed to observe traditions and had failed to preserve peace.<ref>{{cite web
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|archivedate=2011-07-13
}}</ref>
Henshaw refused to accept the decision, and cast doubts on Bassey's credibility on the basis that he represented a community in [[Akwa Ibom]] state whose ruling house no longer existed.<ref>{{cite web
Henshaw refused to accept the decision, and cast doubts on Bassey's credibility on the basis that he represented a community in [[Akwa Ibom]] state whose ruling house no longer existed.<ref>{{cite web
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According to tradtional rules, although an Obong may be deposed, a new Obong may not be crowned until the previous Obong has died.<ref>{{cite web
According to traditional rules, although an Obong may be deposed, a new Obong may not be crowned until the previous Obong has died.<ref>{{cite web
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Henshaw died on 16 February 2008, and Bassey was selected by the 21 Etuboms who are the kingmakers in the Efik Kingdom and crowned in April 2008 followed extended wrangling over the succession.<ref name=nwatch705/>
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The next day, a rival group proclaimed another man as Edidem.<ref>{{cite web
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|title=Calabar Monarch Tussle Takes New Turn
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In April 2008 Bassey accused police of trying to assassinate him.<ref>{{cite web
In April 2008 Bassey accused police of trying to assassinate him.<ref>{{cite web
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In August 2008 Bassey's home in [[Calabar]] was stormed by armed gunmen, and he narrowly escaped death.<ref>{{cite web
In August 2008 Bassey's home in [[Calabar]] was stormed by gunmen, and he narrowly escaped death.<ref>{{cite web
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|archive-date=2010-06-01
|title=Obongship: Gunmen Invade Ekpo-Bassey’s Residence
|title=Obongship: Gunmen Invade Ekpo-Bassey’s Residence
|author=Ernest Chinwo
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|date=08.26.2008
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:51, 9 December 2022

Bassey Ekpo Bassey II (born November 1949) is a Nigerian journalist and politician

Early career

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Bassey was born in November 1949, son of Etubom Dr EE Bassey a medical doctor and grandson of King James Ekpo Bassey of Cobham Town. He had his early education in Calabar, Onitsha and Lagos. In 1974 he graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with a degree in journalism. .[1] He followed a journalism career which saw him working in several parts of the country for organizations like the Nigerian Chronicle, The Punch, Newbreed magazine and The Call. Bassey was also for a time vice-president of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, and National Publicity director in the now defunct Nigerian Peoples Party. A socialist, in February 1989 he was head of the Directorate for Literacy and at about the same period he moved from crypto-politics to actual participation when he contested and won the elections for chairmanship of calabar Municipal council.[2] .[3] In 1991 he was a gubernatorial aspirant in Cross River State, running on the Social Democratic Party platform. he was also National vice chairman(south south) for the Alliance for Democracy.[4] He was also a kingmaker in the Efik Kingdom, and on 31 August 1991 he crowned Edidem Nta Elijah Henshaw VI as the Obong of Calabar in controversial circumstances.[5]

In 2004, while chairman of Chairman of Cobham Town Combined Council in Cross River State, Bassey called for the federal government to respect the decision by the International Court of Justice that the Bakassi Peninsula should be ceded to the Republic of Cameroon. In response, the Cross River House of Assembly resolved to withdraw his certificate of recognition as a chief which they had no authority to do.[6]

Allegation

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As chairman of the Etubom Traditional Rulers Council, in February 2004 Bassey announced the dethronement of Nta Elijah Henshaw on the grounds that Henshaw had failed to observe traditions and had failed to preserve peace.[7] Henshaw refused to accept the decision, and cast doubts on Bassey's credibility on the basis that he represented a community in Akwa Ibom state whose ruling house no longer existed.[8]

According to traditional rules, although an Obong may be deposed, a new Obong may not be crowned until the previous Obong has died.[9] In April 2008 Bassey accused police of trying to assassinate him.[10] In August 2008 Bassey's home in Calabar was stormed by gunmen, and he narrowly escaped death.[11]

References

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  1. ^ John Akpan (26 April 2008). "And a Comrade Takes the Throne". Leadership. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  2. ^ African concord, Volume 2, Issues 40-52. Concord Press of Nigeria. 1989. p. 88.
  3. ^ Edwin Madunagu (April 3, 2003). "HISTORY AND THE TRAGEDY OF 1989". GUARDIAN. Archived from the original on 5 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  4. ^ The African guardian. Guardian Magazines. 1991. p. 32.
  5. ^ Chris Ajaero (April 13, 2008). "New Obong of Calabar Emerges". Newswatch. Archived from the original on 2009-09-24. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  6. ^ Amby Uneze (2004-10-30). "Bakassi: C/River Assembly Moves Against Ekpo Bassey". ThisDay. Archived from the original on 2005-01-19. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  7. ^ BONIFACE NZAMA (23 February 2004). "Obong of Calabar dethroned". Kwenu. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  8. ^ George Onah (February 26, 2004). "I'm still in charge, says Obong of Calabar". Vanguard. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  9. ^ Amby Uneze. "Obongship:Crisis in Paradise City". ThisDay. Archived from the original on 2005-11-14. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  10. ^ Ernest Chinwo (2008-04-15). "Obong of Calabar Alleges Assassination Plot". ThisDay. Retrieved 2010-09-13.[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^ Ernest Chinwo (2008-08-26). "Obongship: Gunmen Invade Ekpo-Bassey's Residence". ThisDay. Archived from the original on 2010-06-01.
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