Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade has suspended the 2021 Calabar Carnival.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Ayade announced suspension of the carnival on Monday at State Executive Council Chamber.
Ayade cited health concerns arising from the outbreak of COVID-19 variant, Omicron as well as prevailing security situation as reasons for the suspension.
He said he would not as a governor and leader compromise the lives and safety of the citizens for the fleeting excitement of the carnival.
Before announcing the suspension, Ayade had subjected the decision to popular votes, following which majority of the stakeholders voted for the suspension of the carnival.