Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River State has directed all commissioners and other political appointees in his government to henceforth desist from making public and policy statements on social media.
Ayade gave the directive in a press release and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Christian Ita, in Calabar. The governor warned the commissioners as well as appointees of government against granting or making both radio and television interviews/appearances without getting clearance from him.