Governor Otu Meets Mayorkun Over Missing Million-Dollar Chain in Calabar
As Singer promises N5 million reward for anyone who finds and return the missing pendant
In a bid to address the recent theft of a million-dollar chain belonging to renowned Nigerian artist Mayorkun, Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State engaged in a meeting with the singer on Tuesday evening.
Please return it— Inyaya begs as Mayorkun vows never to visit Calabar again over an alleged stolen chain worth million dollars The meeting, as confirmed by Mayorkun himself on his verified X account, aimed to resolve the unfortunate incident that occurred during his visit to Calabar ahead of the upcoming Calabar Carnival.
Just met with the Governor of Cross River state, H.E Prince Bassey Otu.
He assured me that Calabar people remain very hospitable and he has also stressed that I ll be compensated for my valuables lost. Thank you sir ???????? pic.twitter.com/39t5816s9B — MAYORKUN (@Mayorkun) December 19, 2023
Mayorkun, whose chain went missing during his show in Calabar, had previously expressed his adamant stance against revisiting the city in response to the theft.
Similarly, Mayorkun has promised a N5 million reward for anyone who finds and return the pendant. Still searching for my pendant! ???? It’s so special to me for many reasons. I have a 5 million naira reward for anyone who finds and returns it. Please help spread the word! ???????? pic.twitter.com/cUTO9A0FuF — MAYORKUN (@Mayorkun) December 19, 2023 Advertisements The incident has raised concerns, particularly as the city gears up for the much-anticipated carnival.
Notably, Calabar’s own musician, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, commonly known as Iyanya, stepped forward to confirm the return of one of the pendants. Additionally, he passionately appealed for the retrieval of the remaining piece, highlighting the significance of its return to the artist. One thing you can never take from a leader is when he steps in on issues and deal with it decisively.
Thank you to The Executive Governor Of Cross river State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu for making sure @Mayorkun Stayed back till you returned and met him personally to apologize… pic.twitter.com/T0t70OHjEf — its iyanyaaaaaa???? (@Iyanya) December 19, 2023
As investigations continue and efforts are made to recover the missing components of Mayorkun’s chain, the collaborative efforts between Governor Otu and the artists involved signal a concerted attempt to address the situation and restore confidence in Calabar as a hospitable and safe destination for artists and visitors alike.
