Five other Wike’s allies resign as Fubara’s commissioners

Five more commissioners in the Rivers State cabinet have tendered their resignation letters on Thursday.

This comes after the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the State Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor had earlier resigned.

The other commissioners who also resigned are George Kelly-Alabor (Works), Isaac Kamalu (Finance), Emeka Woke (Special Duties), Inime Aguma (Special Welfare and Rehabilitation) and Prince Chinedu Nmom (Education).

The resignations are not unconnected with the political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

Kelly-Alabor, who held the same position during Wike’s administration, said his decision to quit was anchored on conscience, personal principles and professional ethics.

While thanking Fubara for the opportunity to serve the state, he said he decided to resign after deep introspection.

Woke, who was the Chief of Staff under Wike’s administration, confirmed his resignation, but did not give a reason.

Aguma cited personal matters and “other pressing commitments.”

Adangor’s resignation letter dated November 24 and addressed to the governor, reads: “I hereby give Your Excellency notice of my resignation as the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Rivers State with effect from the date of this letter.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the resignation is based purely on personal principles.

“I wish to thank Your Excellency for the opportunity and privilege granted me in your administration to serve as a member of your cabinet (exco).

“My family and I are indebted to Your Excellency in gratitude. I wish Your Excellency a successful tenure.”

A long-time friend of Wike, Adangor was among the first set of Fubara’s appointees.