By Ovie Okpare
The political crisis rocking Rivers State on Thursday evening with two more commissioners resigning their positions from the Governor Siminilayi Fubara-led administration.
The two resigning commissioners are the Commissioner for Works, Engr. George-Kelly Alabo and the commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Inime Aguma.
Both commissioners are strong allies of the immediate past governor of Rivers and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike.
Their resignation is coming amidst the crisis between Governor Fubara and his estranged political godfather, Wike.
In the letter of his resignation, the former commissioner for works, Alabo said, “I hereby resign my appointment as the Commissioner for Works, Rivers State, effective immediately. My decision to resign is anchored on my conscience, personal philosophy, and professional ethics.
“This decision was taken after deep introspection. I appreciate Your Excellency for the opportunity to serve my beloved Rivers State as Commissioner for Works.”
On her part, the Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation cited “personal” reasons for her resignation from the cabinet and wished the current administration well.
“I hereby tender my resignation as the Honourable Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Rivers State on this day 14th of December 2023.
“I thank Your Excellency for the privilege to serve in the State Executive Council. My decision to resign is personal and based on other pressing commitments. I wish Your Excellency a successful tenure and pray for best wishes in all your endeavours”, the letter partly read.
NIGER DELTA TODAY Online had earlier reported the resignation of the state’s Attorney-General (AG) and Commissioner for Justice, Prof Zacchaeus Adangor, over the political crisis in the state.
