In a significant escalation of the ongoing crisis in Rivers State, two additional commissioners have tendered their resignations from the state executive council.
The Commissioner for Works, George-Kelly Alabo, and the Commissioner for the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Inime Chinwenwo-Aguma, submitted their resignation letters on Thursday, adding to the growing turmoil.
Dated December 14, their letters were formally addressed to the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and delivered through the Secretary to the State Government.
George-Kelly Alabo, a staunch supporter of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, emphasized in his resignation letter titled ‘Resignation as Honourable Commissioner for Works, Rivers State’: “My decision to resign is anchored on my conscience, personal philosophy, and professional ethics. This decision was taken after deep introspection.”
The resignations of Alabo and Chinwenwo-Aguma followed closely on the heels of the departure of the state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Prof Zacchaeus Adangor, earlier in the day.
The state now faces heightened political uncertainty and questions regarding the factors leading to the rapid exodus of key figures from the executive council.
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