Contrary to the impressions being created in the media space that most of the Commissioners loyal to Nyesom Wike resigned voluntarily, reports making the rounds on social media have it that they were forced out by Governor Similayi Fubara to forestall their sack
According to the story , the Commissioners were given up to Monday 18th December 2023 to resign or be sacked, this it was alleged led to the frenzy resignations led by the State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice
There have not been any confirmation from the State government on the allegation
All attempts made to get the State Commissioner for Information to react to the allegations failed
Meanwhile, the gale of resignations from the Rivers State Executive Council continued on Friday with three more commissioners joining the fray.
They are Commissioner for Transportation Dr. Jacobson Nbina; Commissioner for Housing, Dr. Gift Worlu; and Commissioner for Environment, Austen Ben-Chioma.
Their resignations were contained in separate letters addressed to the governor through the Secretary to the State Government.
Both Nbina and Ben-Chioma were also commissioners during the immediate past administration of Nyesom Wike.
Their resignation came on the heels of the political crisis that has engulfed the state since the bombing of the State House of Assembly on October 29, 2023.
This brings to nine the commissioners that have resigned their appointments.
Nbina, who confirmed his resignation on Friday via telephone said, “Yes, I have yesterday (Thursday).”
Asked about the reason for his action, he stated, “The reason is personal to me and my family commitments. I don’t have any issue with the governor. It is very personal.”