Crisis in Rivers State Deepens as Four Commissioners Resign

The political crisis in Rivers State has intensified, with four commissioners resigning from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet.

As reported by PUNCH Online, the latest resignations include the state Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Inime Chinwenwo-Aguma, and the Commissioner for Works, George-Kelly Alabo.NYSC Portal

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Chinwenwo-Aguma cited “personal and other commitments,” while Alabo based his resignation on matters of “conscience,” as indicated in their respective press releases.

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These resignations follow those of the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, SAN, and the Commissioner for Special Duties, Emeka Woke, signaling a significant shake-up in Fubara’s administration.JAMB Portal

The ongoing crisis in Rivers State recently escalated when 27 lawmakers, who are loyal to former governor Nyesome Wike, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In response, lawmakers allied with Governor Fubara declared the defectors’ seats vacant and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize fresh elections to fill these vacancies.informationguidenigeria

Additionally, the state government demolished the House of Assembly complex on Wednesday, citing safety concerns and deeming the structure unfit for legislative activities.