“Apparently, Etubom Abasi Otu has fallen short of fulfilling these requirements and some clans do not even recognize him as the Obong even after 15 years”

Source: https://thewillnews.com/obong-of-calabar-tussle-royal-rumble-in-nations-paradise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=obong-of-calabar-tussle-royal-rumble-in-nations-paradise

He also restrained the ETC from conducting any election or selection of an Obong of Calabar without the participation of Etubom Ani and Mbiabo Ikoneto, as doing otherwise would render such acts null and avoid.

Source: https://guardian.ng/art/qualities-to-consider-in-search-for-obong/

This decision was reached by the apex court, consequent upon its finding, that Etubom Abasi Otu was selected and proclaimed in an illegal manner, not in consonance with the principles of equity, fairness and natural justice.

Source: https://punchng.com/obongship-of-calabar-and-sanctity-of-supreme-court-judgments/