Rivers Commissioner Of Justice And Attorney-General Resigns As Wike, Fubara’s Rift Deepens

Zacchaeus Adangor has officially resigned from his position as the Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice in Rivers state.

In a letter addressed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Adangor cited “personal reasons” as the sole basis for his resignation.

Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve in Fubara’s administration, Adangor acknowledged the privilege granted to him and his family.

The resignation notice conveyed well-wishes for the governor’s successful tenure, concluding with assurances of highest regards.

“I wish to thank your Excellency for the opportunity and privilege granted me to serve in your administration as a member of the cabinet. My family and I are indebted to your Excellency in gratitude.

“I wish your Excellency a successful tenure. Please accept the assurances of my highest regards always,” the notice of resignation reads.

Sources close to Adangor revealed that his decision to resign was influenced by the perceived “unconstitutional” presentation of the budget by Governor Fubara to only five members of the house of assembly, coupled with the recent demolition of the state house of assembly complex.

Rivers state has been facing a political crisis marked by the ongoing conflict between Fubara and Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and the current minister of the federal capital territory (FCT).

The power struggle between the two leaders has escalated, with 25 lawmakers defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday.

The crisis intensified on Wednesday when the state government demolished the assembly complex, leading to the declaration of the defected lawmakers’ seats as vacant by Edison Ehie, the speaker loyal to Fubara.

Subsequently, Governor Fubara presented the state’s N800 billion budget titled ‘Renewed Hope, Consolidation and Continuity’ to a limited group of five assembly members at the government house.

Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party has called the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize new elections for the 27 seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly.