The political crisis in Rivers State appears unabating as three commissioners resigned from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet on Thursday.
First to quit the administration was the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor.
Then came the Commissioner for Works, George-Kelly Alabo; his Social Welfare and Rehabilitation counterpart, Inime Aguma; and that of Finance, Isaac Kamalu.
Adangor’s resignation, dated 14th December, was addressed to the governor. He said that his resignation was based “purely on personal decision”.
Adangor held the same position under the administration of Barrister Nyesom Wike, who was governor from 2015 to 29th May, this year; and now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
In his letter to the governor, 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, Aguma cited “personal” reasons for her resignation from the cabinet and wished the current administration well.
She wrote: “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”.
Kamalu did not, however, state why he pulled out of the cabinet.
He wrote: “I hereby inform you of my immediate resignation as Commissioner of Finance, Rivers State with effect from the date stated above.
“I thank you for the opportunity granted me to serve our dear State under your administration”.
The resignations came amid the political crisis rocking the state with the state assembly as the “boxing ring”.
Source: Channels Television
