Three more commissioners in Rivers State have resigned from Governor Sim Fubara’s cabinet, adding to the ongoing political upheaval.
They were George-Kelly Alabo, the Commissioner for Works, Inime Aguma, the Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Commissioner, and Isaac Kamalu, the Finance Commissioner.
Alabo said:
“I hereby resign my appointment as the Commissioner for Works, Rivers State, effective immediately. My decision to resign is anchored on my conscience, personal philosophy, and professional ethics.
“This decision was taken after deep introspection. I appreciate Your Excellency for the opportunity to serve my beloved Rivers State as Commissioner for Works.”
Aguma attributed her recognition to “personal” reasons and wished the current administration well.
“I hereby tender my resignation as the Honourable Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Rivers State on this day 14th of December 2023.
“I thank Your Excellency for the privilege to serve in the State Executive Council. My decision to resign is personal and based on other pressing commitments. I wish Your Excellency a successful tenure and pray for best wishes in all your endeavours.”
The commissioners’ letters of resignation have been submitted to Fubara, except for Kamalu, who did not provide a reason for his departure.
The Finance Commissioner said:
“I hereby inform you of my immediate resignation as Commissioner of Finance, Rivers State with effect from the date stated above.
“I thank you for the opportunity granted me to serve our dear State under your administration.”
Their resignations followed closely after the departure of the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof Zacchaeus Adangor.
Adangor had cited “personal decision” as the reason for his resignation
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