The factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly who is loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Edison Ehie, has resigned from his position and membership of the House.
Ehie’s resignation was contained in a letter dated December 29, 2023, and signed by him.
The letter was addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, as sighted on Sunday.
The letter read, ” This is to inform you of my voluntary resignation as Speaker and member of the 10th River State House of Assembly representing Ahoada- East Constituency II with effect from the date of this letter (29th, December 2023).
“I wish to deeply appreciate my colleagues and the people of my Constituency for the rare opportunity to serve and hope to continue to give my utmost best in service to River State subsequently.
“Kindly accept the assurances of my highest esteem at all times.”
The development came after President Bola Tinubu mediated between the Rivers Governor and his political godfather, Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister.
Tinubu in the 8-point resolution reached after his intervention directed that Martins Chike Amaewhule be recognised as the speaker of the house while the actions taken by Edison such as budget presentation be repeated.
