In a dramatic turn of events, the Rivers State Government, led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, faces a mass exodus from his cabinet as four key commissioners, known for their loyalty to Minister Nyesom Wike, tender their resignations.
This latest wave of departures includes Chinedu Mmom, Gift Worlu, Jacobson Nbina, and Inime Aguma, each citing different reasons for their departure.
Mmom and Worlu point to a toxic work environment, while Nbina references the unresolved political crisis in the state. Aguma’s resignation underscores the lack of opportunities for professional development within the administration.
These resignations come in the wake of previous departures last December, with the reappointment of these commissioners following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention.
The political landscape in Rivers State continues to shift, with Governor Fubara recently announcing plans to initiate a panel of inquiry into the governance of the state under the Wike administration. This move further exacerbates tensions between Fubara and his opponents, who he accuses of sabotaging his administration.
The feud between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, adds complexity to the situation. Despite President Tinubu’s intervention last year, the conflict shows no signs of abating.
The recent election of a new speaker by lawmakers loyal to Fubara and his executive order relocating the sitting venue of the Rivers State House of Assembly to the Government House further highlight the deepening divide.
As the political crisis escalates, the future of governance in Rivers State hangs in the balance, with uncertainties looming over the resolution of the ongoing feud and its implications for the state’s administration and stability.