Seven commissioners in Rivers State, loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike, have resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The resignations followed separate sittings by two factions of the state House of Assembly.
The commissioners include the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Zacchaeus Adangor (SAN); Commissioner for Works, Dax George-Kelly Alabo; Commissioner for Special Duties, Emeka Woke; Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Inime Aguma; Commissioner for Finance, Isaac Kamalu; Commissioner for Education, Chinedu Mmom; and Commissioner for Housing, Gift Worlu.
Their letters, dated December 14, were addressed to the governor through the Secretary to the State Government. The reasons for resignation were cited as personal and anchored on conscience, personal philosophy, and professional ethics.
