Cross River Gov ,Ayade slashes his salary by 80%

In a bid to make provision for the large number of political aides her appointed, Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, his deputy, Professor Ivara Esu and all the executive council members have agreed on a cut on their monthly salaries.


The governor slashed 80 percent of his salary, his deputy and all Executive Council members agreed to forfeit 20 percent

The Commissioner for Information, Mrs Rosemary Archibong,  announced the pay cut by the governor and his aides in Calabar,  Tuesday, said that the decision was voluntary and would take effect retroactively from when they were appointed.