Tension in Rivers heightens as two more Commissioners resign amid Wike-Fubara rift

An emerging report has it that two more commissioners in Rivers state, have resigned from their positions in the state's executive council.

As reported by Daily Trust, they are the commissioner for works and staunch loyalists of former governor Nyesom Wike, Dr George-Kelly Alabo, and his counterpart in the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Mrs. Inime Chinwenwo-Aguma.

In the letter dated December 14 and addressed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara through the secretary to the state government, Alabo, who served as Wike’s commissioner of works, said he resigned based on the dictates of his conscience.

In the letter titled, ‘Resignation as Honourable Commissioner For Works, Rivers State, he wrote:

“My decision to resign is anchored on my conscience, personal philosophy, and professional ethics. This decision was taken after deep introspection.”

Alabo thanked Governor Fubara for the opportunity to serve.

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Zacchaeus Adangor, the attorney-general and commissioner of justice in Rivers state, unexpectedly resigned from his position.

As reported by Daily Trust on Thursday, December 14, the announcement was made through a formal letter addressed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

In the letter, Adangor cited "personal reasons" as the primary motivation behind the decision.